At the end of the FP2, there were surprises: Pedrosa clocked a great time, and Marc Márquez followed suit, both heading straight to Q2. These two, once teammates and now friends, both made it to the top 10, highlighting the impressive work Dani Pedrosa has been doing with KTM.
In Dani Pedrosa’s second Wild Card appearance, he seems to be on the same pace as he was in Jerez earlier this year, where he had an outstanding weekend. A tweet from DAZN España captured a moment between the two riders: “@marcmarquez93 @26_DaniPedrosa How beautiful it is to see two LEGENDS of our country together on the track! The Honda rider held his own behind the KTM, and both will fight to be among the top ten.”
Marc Márquez’s acknowledgment of Pedrosa was evident, especially given Márquez’s current struggles. Often, he needs a wheel to follow to qualify. In this instance, Márquez didn’t hesitate. As soon as he could, he latched onto Pedrosa, aiming to be among the top 10 and avoid Q1. His strategy paid off, securing a sixth position. Their camaraderie was evident when Márquez affectionately acknowledged Pedrosa, a gesture that spoke volumes.
Though rivals in the past, the relationship between Marc Márquez and Dani Pedrosa has always been defined by camaraderie. Together, they made Honda the top team of their time.
