The former Repsol Honda rider is arguably the best test rider in ꦦMotoGP and proved just that by finishing fourth in both Misano races last weekend.

The top KTM in both r🐭aces, Pedrosa showed no rust as he finished directly behind world champion Francesco Bagnaia on both occasions, coming within tenths of a podium in the process. 

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It led to very high praise from his technician Garcia, who said this to : "With Dani everything is possible. We had our doubts, because there are many Italians here who come to ride a lot on this 𝓡trac🧸k and go strong, even with a street bike, because here they were riding in 1:36. 

"Its riders know every last stone of the circuit and it is a Ducati circuit. Their bikes do very well here historically, so it was complic🐈ated.

"Dani is a very perfectionist, but I am🍬 too. I 🔯like to live up to it and it is an interesting challenge. 

"You learn a lot with Dani and it is a great responsibility to be with him in the box, because you have t🧸o be on par with a rider like him, and as a person too, but I like him and that is why we are here."

Pedr꧒osa’s performances in Misano and Jerez have been recognised by his fe🅠llow riders, with Bagnaia leading the plaudits.

Although last weekend’s Misano round was just the third race weekend Pedrosa has been involved inꦰ since retiring, it’s clear that the former Honda rider still has what it takes to be a full-time competitor.

This was a sentiment that Garcia agrees with: "To run an entire season. He showed it in Jerez and here, where t🌠he podium was ours in both races."