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Dani Pedrosa Sheds Light on His Talk with Marc Márquez: “It Was Quite Unexpected”

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Dani Pedrosa Sheds Light on His Talk with Marc Márquez: “It Was Quite Unexpected”

MARC MARQUEZ SPA REPSOL HONDA TEAM HONDA MotoGP GP Australia 2023 (Circuit Phillip Island) 20-22.10.2023 photo: MICHELIN

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A few days ago, the anticipated news was confirmed: Marc Márquez would not be continuing with Repsol Honda in 2024. Following this announcement, Márquez revealed that he made the decision after the Japanese Grand Prix and that Dani Pedrosa played a significant role in this pivotal moment. Márquez mentioned that he reached out to Pedrosa for a ‘rider-to-rider’ discussion to gain a clearer perspective.

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This morning, while commenting for DAZN, Pedrosa provided insights into how that conversation unfolded. Always discreet, the Catalan rider didn’t disclose the specifics of their talk. “Such conversations are private. I can’t reveal the content of such a discussion,” stated the KTM test rider. However, he did admit that it was “quite unexpected” for Márquez to contact him. “He sent me a message, asking if we could talk. He then called me, and we had a ‘rider-to-rider’ chat, trying to converse and exchange feelings,” Pedrosa recalled.

Pedrosa himself was unsure about the decision Márquez would make. “There were signs in recent times suggesting he might leave, like his results in the past years and the fatigue. You think, ‘He can’t continue another year like this.’ But then, he has a contract, a sponsor, a team,” he pondered. The three-time World Champion also mentioned that he wasn’t in a comfortable position to advise the current Repsol Honda rider.

“He was at a crucial juncture in his sporting career and needed some conversation, guidance, and opinion exchange. For me, it was a tricky position because I’m with KTM. I didn’t tell him, ‘You should do this or that.’ The decision was entirely his. We discussed various matters, touching on significant topics. He was in a challenging situation. I hung up the phone, not knowing what he would decide,” Pedrosa admitted. In the end, Márquez chose to leave the Japanese brand and join Gresini Racing and Ducati for the upcoming season.

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