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KTM has announced that Dani Pedrosa will feature for the team in MotoGP’s Spanish Grand Prix as a wildcard, with
Despite retiring from competitive racing at the end of 2018, Pedrosa continued his journey with KTM in a test riding role, participating in two rounds as a wildcard last season. His impressive performance at Jerez, where he finished sixth in the Sprint and seventh in the main race after a six-year absence, set the stage for another strong showing in San Marino, finishing fourth in both events. Pedroza’s motivation for racing in 2024 stems from the desire to gather important references for testing and to return to the competitive race environment that he enjoys.
In a similar vein, Espargaro will make a wildcard appearance at the Italian Grand Prix, following his recovery from a severe accident in Portimao in the previous season that saw him miss half the races. Espargaro is excited to return to racing at Mugello, a track he finds special, and rejoin the MotoGP grid. With the new concession rules in place for 2024, KTM’s C ranking allows them to field Pedrosa and Espargaro in up to four more races, a testament to their strong and fast testing work.