Dani Pedrosa will be fit to commence testing duties for the KTM MotoGP team from next month, after an appearance at Mugello this week confirmed his collarbone injury has healed sufficiently.
The Red Bull KTM squad has resumed in-season testing with a two-day programme at Le Mans with both Pol Espargaro and Johann Zarco in action alongside test rider Mika Kallio, while Dani Pedrosa remains out of action due to his surgery over the winter.
Dani Pedrosa has undergone stem cell surgery on his right collarbone and is expected to be out of action for three months to recover from the operation.
Dani Pedrosa kept his cards close to his chest, but it was well known that the 31-time MotoGP winner was in discussions with the new Petronas-backed Sepang Yamaha team after losing his Honda seat to Jorge Lorenzo.
Dani Pedrosa has been ruled out of MotoGP testing action for KTM as he prepares to undergo a stem cell surgery on a double collarbone fracture which has recently been detected.
KTM team boss Mike Leitner is convinced Dani Pedrosa can help the factory achieve that crucial “next step” in MotoGP, and dismissed concerns the Spaniard’s weight could make him ineffective in a testing capacity.
After a stunning first year in MotoGP, KTM was forced into a reality check in 2018, as it didn’t quite match the lofty expectations it set itself back in March. Injuries had a good deal to with it, and with this in mind, one of the year’s more intriguing signings took place.
Dani Pedrosa has taken issue with comments by former personal and team manager Alberto Puig, which seemed to question his desire to be a MotoGP champion.
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna feels that, following Dani Pedrosa's retirement, it would be appropriate to reconsider a combined rider and bike minimum weight for MotoGP.
KTM, MotoGP's newest manufacturer, is 'proud' to have secured the services of 54-time grand prix winner Dani Pedrosa as its new test rider. After 18 years on Honda machinery in the 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP classes, Pedrosa competed in his final race at Valencia in November.
During his popular appearance on BT Sport's MotoGP season review , Jorge Lorenzo spoke about becoming team-mate to reigning champion Marc Marquez at Honda in 2019, why he was so impressed by Valentino Rossi at Sepang th
Dani Pedrosa is set to make his debut as a KTM MotoGP test rider later this month. The former Repsol Honda rider, who retired from racing at Valencia, had been expected to complete his first RC16 laps during February's opening 2019 test at Sepang.
Dani Pedrosa feels confident he was able to rediscover a rhythm and feeling with his Repsol Honda in wet conditions during Friday practice in Valencia ahead of his final MotoGP race before retiring.
MotoGP riders have provided their best memories of Dani Pedrosa following his induction into the Hall of Fame ahead of his final race in the premier class.
Marc Marquez has joined in the tributes to outgoing Dani Pedrosa as he prepares for his final MotoGP race with the Spaniard as his team-mate before Jorge Lorenzo joins him at Repsol Honda.
Dani Pedrosa has been made an official MotoGP Legend, on the eve of his final grand prix appearance in Valencia. Pedrosa has been a Honda rider since his 125cc grand prix debut, in 2001.
Dani Pedrosa will reach the end of a long and successful grand prix career, in front of his home Spanish fans, at Valencia on Sunday. A Honda rider since his 125cc debut in 2001, Pedrosa won three titles in the smaller classes before joining MotoGP with the factory Repsol team in 2006.