Dani Pedrosa He is part of the most select group in motorcycle history. He is one of 39 riders recognized as a MotoGP Legend And furthermore, Integrating the exclusive Hall of Fame of the Motorcycle World Championshipan honor bestowed on just 17 names. The Catalan driver left an indelible mark on the sport, joining legendary figures such as Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Angel Nieto, Eddie Lawson, Jorge Martínez Aspar, Alex Criville, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

“Samurai” ended his activities as an active driver at the end of the 2018 season.. After ending its historic relationship with Honda, He joined KTM as a test rider and began a new professional adventureshared that work with Pol Espargaro. since then, His contribution was decisive in the growth of the Austrian manufacturer.recently consolidated among the Championship’s leaders despite the financial problems associated with it.

Pedrosa’s experience and technical sensibility will continue to be an extremely valuable asset. In fact, Castellal del Valles has: Determine your role in the development of KTM motorcycles in 2027a season marked by significant changes in regulations. This new cycle will force factories to adapt to: Significant technical improvements and the emergence of Pirelli as the sole tire suppliera scenario where the knowledge and precision of Catalan pilots are key to heading into the future with guarantees.

KTM and Pedro Acosta’s project

In a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Pedrosa explained: KTM and RC16 that “We’re reaching higher levels and that’s making development more complex.”Because you need to work more efficiently. Recently Aprilia and Ducati are very competitiveSo In particular, we have to improve tire management and one-lap performance.. In today’s MotoGP, starting from the front in the first or second row is essential. ”

questioner Pedro Acosta26 defends it “He is very strong mentally, has clear goals, is young and has great motivation at this stage of his career.”. KTM needs to take advantage of all of this. 2025 was a bit of a complicated season for us, partly due to the team’s financial situation, but things are looking better now. We hope to take a step forward in 2026. “Use his speed and energy to continually fight for podiums and wins.”.

I can’t deny the possibility of running again.

Pedrosa admitted this in an interview with Sportish a year ago. “I have not explicitly said no to running again as a ‘wild card.’. 26th Throughout his sporting career, he competed in 299 Grands Prix of the Motorcycle World Championship.So if you join one more, this number will be rounded up to 300.

In an interview with Italian media, the KTM man maintained his views and did not rule out the possibility of competing at some future weekend. “At this point, I don’t think it’s possible to play a full season again, that’s for sure. But as a wild card, you never know.”. Pol Espargaro did a great job this year in the race filling in for Maverick Viñales who injured his shoulder. Let’s see later. We are in a transitional period moving to 850cc engines and perhaps that could be an opportunity. For now, it’s still too early to tell. ”. These words have MotoGP excited with the possibility of Pedrosa’s return in 2027.