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Dani Pedrosa has shed light on his private phone call with Marc Marquez, before his ex-teammate confirmed his bombshell move.
Marquez made the decision to leave Repsol Honda and join Gresini Ducati in 2024, but before finalizing his choice, he sought advice from Dani Pedrosa. Marquez called Pedrosa after the Japan MotoGP race to discuss his situation and seek guidance from someone with experience at Honda. Pedrosa was surprised by the call and they had a conversation about Marquez’s options, although the details were not revealed. Pedrosa couldn’t advise him due to his role with KTM, but they exchanged information and perspectives. Despite not knowing if Pedrosa influenced Marquez’s decision, their close relationship and Pedrosa’s experience with Honda make it an intriguing connection. Additionally, after 2024, Marquez will be a free agent, and there has been interest from KTM in the past. So if Marquez needs information about the development of KTM’s bike, Pedrosa could be a valuable resource.
Source: Crash
