Dani Pedrosa may have felt slighted by KTM and their contract negotiations over the past few years.
even though Pedrosa struggled with his decision to retire from MotoGP. He doesn’t seem eager to get back on track from years ago.
with Maverick Vinales injury issues Getting the most out of it, KTM They tried to get the reserve rider, Pedrosa, to show them with a wild sign.
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Away from the competition, Pedrosa has been testing the KTM 850cc bike Before the next season. But he didn’t want to take the chance to get back on track.
And that decision may come in part from how KTM handled it. Dani Pedrosa Regarding the contract in the last few years.
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Dani Pedrosa’s salary and contract length have been cut since 2018
As he says Motorsport SpainPart of the reason Pedrosa doesn’t want to make a loose sign for KTM comes down to money.
Since 2018, Pedrosa’s pay and contract length have been formally scrapped, with KTM’s financial woes forcing them to regularly limit their spending.
On top of that, the final contract reduction includes a provision that eliminates bonuses and financial incentives for test drivers.
While the report clearly shows that Pedrosa was not the primary motivation for not accepting the appearance of the wildcard, it is mentioned that this could damage the relationship between the two sides.
For a rider as experienced as Pedrosa and someone with the legacy he carries, it makes very little sense to return to MotoGP for nothing without taking any money.
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Dani Pedrosa could have competed well if he had received a wild card return.
Some may believe that a rider like Pedrosa, who has been a challenger rider for several years now, and hasn’t raced regularly in MotoGP for some time, could struggle if placed in that position.
However, that may not be the case. The last time Pedrosa raced actively, he had a podium finish at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Sprint.
with injury Maverick Vinales And Paul EspargaroIt makes sense why KTM would want to call on Pedrosa to represent them for the time being.
But with him showing no sign of victory, they have no choice but to rely on their available riders and be short riders on the track.
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