"Dani Pedrosa finished third in the 125 World Championship in 2002 before taking the title the year after with time to spare. Moving up to the 250 World Championship the following year, Pedrosa then won that crown as a rookie and subsequently defended it despite suffering with injury. The Spaniard then moved up to MotoGP™ in 2006 and took two wins in his rookie year, including his fourth ever race in the class. A consistent frontrunner and title challenger, including taking the most wins in MotoGP™ in 2012, Pedrosa’s career has been plagued by some injuries – but the Sabadell native won at least one Grand Prix in every season of his career since 2002. In 2014, Pedrosa suffered problems with arm pump and early the following season underwent major, career-saving surgery. Finishing the year on a high with two spectacular wins once back to full strength, the Spaniard also won in Misano in 2016 after a tough season. Breaking his collarbone in Motegi, the 3-time World Champion was back to full strength for 2017 and kept his incredible record of at least one win a year rolling, taking victory in Jerez and Valencia. 2018 would prove the Spaniard's final season as a MotoGP™ racer, as he called it a day after failing to register a win or podium finish all year. Having ended his long association with Honda, Pedrosa soon signed a deal with KTM to take on the role of test rider and has proved instrumental in the Austrian manufacturer’s rise towards premier class wins and podiums. The Spaniard made his first wildcard appearance on the RC16 at the 2021 Styrian GP, and he'll once again line up on the grid at the 2023 Spanish GP with KTM - at his beloved Jerez. "
Legend Stats
Videos
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Quartararo personally delivers Sprint medal to Pedrosa
The MotoGP™ Legend was promoted onto the podium at the 2021 World Champion's expense, but there were no hard feelings between the two
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A tale of two talents: Acosta learns from Legend Pedrosa
The rookie wonder lived up to his word and chased the #26 around Jerez for a while as he continues his MotoGP™ education
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"I've more to learn from him, than he does from me" - Acosta on Pedrosa
The rookie sensation opens up on his relationship with the MotoGP™ Legend, and how he has done his best to learn from him his vast experience
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Pedrosa or Lorenzo? Who would win in a boxing match between Legends?
The Spaniard recently accepted a call out from the five-time World Champion on social media, and riders were quick to pick a side in a potential charity match
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MotoGP™ Podcast: Dani Pedrosa
Ahead of his wildcard return, the MotoGP™ Legend discusses the weekend, Pedro Acosta's rise and the glory days of his career with Fran Wyld
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Let's get ready to rumble! Pedrosa set to take on Jorge Lorenzo in the ring
After setting social media ablaze with his callout video, the Spaniard says he is up for the fight with more details to come
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What are Dani Pedrosa's expectations for the Spanish GP?
The #26 is back for the weekend at the "iconic" Jerez circuit, and details the plan ahead as he looks up to keep up with the class' young guns
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MotoGP™ Stories: The Little Samurai's Big Return
It was a weekend to remember for Dani Pedrosa in Jerez, and you can follow it in detail here!
Legend Bio
All categories
MotoGP, 250cc, 125cc
Date of birth
29/09/1985
Place of birth
Sabadell
Legend Story
News
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26 vs 99: Pedrosa accepts Lorenzo's offer to fight in the ring
Two MotoGP™ Legends are now in discussion to leave their comfort zone for a potential fight in the ring
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The Little Samurai returns: Pedrosa to appear on the MotoGP™ Podcast
The MotoGP™ Legend is primed for a wildcard appearance in Jerez, and he will preview the weekend on Thursday
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Pedrosa: "Acosta is surpassing expectations"
The three-time World Champion heaped praise on the rookie sensation when they spoke on DAZN after the Americas GP
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REVEALED: Dani Pedrosa to present the MotoGP™ eSport Global Series Final!
The MotoGP™ Legend will be at the final round of the 2023 Global Series, which will be held at Ubeat Live Festival in Barcelona on 11th November!
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Bradl, Pedrosa and Pirro set for Misano wildcards
Three familiar names will make wildcard appearances at the San Marino GP this weekend
By motogp.com -
Pedrosa extends contract with KTM
The MotoGP™ Legend will continue in his Test Rider role with the Orange marque
By KTM -
Dani Pedrosa set for San Marino GP wildcard
Guess who’s back! The MotoGP™ Legend and KTM test rider will be competing at Misano after his phenomenal Jerez outing
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FIRST WORDS: Pedrosa on Jerez wildcard and MotoGP™ Sprint
We'll see the MotoGP™ Legend back in racing action for the first time in 18 months at the Spanish Grand Prix in May
By motogp.com
Videos
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Quartararo personally delivers Sprint medal to Pedrosa
The MotoGP™ Legend was promoted onto the podium at the 2021 World Champion's expense, but there were no hard feelings between the two
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A tale of two talents: Acosta learns from Legend Pedrosa
The rookie wonder lived up to his word and chased the #26 around Jerez for a while as he continues his MotoGP™ education
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"I've more to learn from him, than he does from me" - Acosta on Pedrosa
The rookie sensation opens up on his relationship with the MotoGP™ Legend, and how he has done his best to learn from him his vast experience
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Pedrosa or Lorenzo? Who would win in a boxing match between Legends?
The Spaniard recently accepted a call out from the five-time World Champion on social media, and riders were quick to pick a side in a potential charity match
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MotoGP™ Podcast: Dani Pedrosa
Ahead of his wildcard return, the MotoGP™ Legend discusses the weekend, Pedro Acosta's rise and the glory days of his career with Fran Wyld
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Let's get ready to rumble! Pedrosa set to take on Jorge Lorenzo in the ring
After setting social media ablaze with his callout video, the Spaniard says he is up for the fight with more details to come
-
What are Dani Pedrosa's expectations for the Spanish GP?
The #26 is back for the weekend at the "iconic" Jerez circuit, and details the plan ahead as he looks up to keep up with the class' young guns
-
MotoGP™ Stories: The Little Samurai's Big Return
It was a weekend to remember for Dani Pedrosa in Jerez, and you can follow it in detail here!