Ex-rivals credit Danilo Petrucci as he sets unique racing record

Rivals past and present unite to praise Dani𝓀lo Petrucci's milestone

Danilo Petrucci and Marc Marquez
Danilo Petrucci and Marc Marquez

Daniloꦆ Petrucci has become the first rider to wi♒n races in MotoGP, World Superbikes, MotoAmerica and the Dakar Rally.

The Barni Ducati rꦦider dominated the WSBK Cremona round las🅰t weekend by winning all three races.

His unique milestone of💯 winning in four motorcycle racing championships has drawn praise from new and former rivals.

Jack Miller said: “I was watching it🐲 live! I was happy to see Petrucci bring it🌠 home.

“I’m stoked for him especially after the year he’s had. He’s had some great results but smashing his head 🌟to pieces, it’s cool to see🐽 him on the top step where he belongs.

“Not many can say they’ve wꦜon a Grand Prix in Italy and a WorldSBK race in Italy and also the Dakar. He’s got a pretty good resume!”

Marc Marquez said: “I’m super ha💜pp🅺y for Danilo. Happy for him because he’s a super nice guy. He had that kind of charisma that’s important and happy for him, congrats Danilo!”

Pecco Bagnaia said: “I’m very happy for Danilo because I think he deserves it. I think he’s the only man in the world to have won Dakar, MotoGP, WorldSBK and Moto🤡America so it’s something great for him.

“A good milestone. I’m very happy for him, I 🐼think he deserves it.”

Enea Bastianini said: “I think ‘Petrux’ is 𓄧a good rider in all disciplines!

“It’s fantastic to see him on the first step in WorldSBK.𒈔 I want to say congratulation♛s to him because it’s super nice. It’s very good for me to see ‘Petrux’ on top.”

Iker Lecuona said: ൲“I’m really happy for Danilo. We have a really good relationship from MoജtoGP when we were teammates.

“I’m happy for him because he also had a big crash this year, he needed to recover. I said to him when h♕e joined that he coul🔯d enjoy it a lot. I’m really happy he won and also won in his country.”

Fabio di Giannantonio said: “He did amazing! He’s making history, he’s a l💙egend. It’s fantastic that a rider could do this. I think no one else could do an amazing achievement for him and I’m so happꦑy for him.”

Axel Bassani said: “I’m really happy for Dan๊ilo. There’s been a lot of races where he’s been battling for the victory and today he won. He deserved it. He’s doing a really good job and riding well. I’m really happy for him because he’s a really good guy.”

Alvaro Bautista said: “I congratulate him because it’s amazing what he’s achieved. He’s won in MotoGP, Dakar, MotoAmerica and now WorldSBK. It’s amazing. I don’t think anyღ other rider has won in those categories.

“Congratulations to him. He’s doing a really good job. He started a couple of years ago, he’s grown up and it’s nice to have more ri꧅ders fighting for victories.”

Alex Lowes said: “It doesn’t get much better! We all want to beat each other, but it’s nice to see guys do well,☂ get his first WorldSBK win and then win all three races!

“He’s had a lot to deal with away from the track and I just want to say congrats to him. To come back from that and, apart from Toprak unfortunately being out, he’s♕ been the strongest rider i🐬n the last couple of rounds; on the podium in every race. I just have to give respect to him and congratulations.”

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