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How Valentino Rossi made one MotoGP hero “suffer” with his “aura”
Dani Pedrosa admits he found battling Valentino Rossi in MotoGP challenging due to Rossi’s ability to outwit opponents off the track.
Valentino Rossi was dominant in the 2000s, winning seven MotoGP World Championships between 2001 and 2009.
Despite facing tough competition from riders like Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, and Jorge Lorenzo, Rossi consistently emerged victorious in title battles.
Pedrosa, who raced for Honda in MotoGP from 2006 to 2018, acknowledges feeling less calm overtaking Rossi compared to other riders.
Rossi’s mental game and media prowess gave him an edge over rivals, shaping his reputation as a strategic competitor.
Pedrosa also reflects on his intense rivalry with Jorge Lorenzo, noting Lorenzo’s exceptional skills in cornering and braking.
Their rivalry, spanning years, culminated in a tense handshake forced by the king of Spain after a fierce battle at the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix.
