Dani Pedrosa: “My number one wish? Redo a MotoGP race »

The “uncrowned champion” of MotoGP, with 218 Grands Prix and 31 victories in the premier category, took us for a ride between two Lamborghini Super Trofeo races in Portimão.

Published on 18/11/2022 à 18:00

Dorian Grangier

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Dani Pedrosa: “My number one wish? Redo a MotoGP race »

Carpooling with Dani Pedrosa, ex-MotoGP rider © Lamborghini

Hello Dani, thank you for welcoming me to this impressive Urus. Why did you choose Lamborghini for this new stage of your career after MotoGP ?

I have always loved this brand. When I was a kid, among the miniatures I had to play with, my favorite was a yellow Lamborghini Diablo. After my career in MotoGP, I was introduced to Lamborghini through friends. At first, we just communicated cordially. Suddenly these opportunities presented themselves, they quickly told me: “ Come test drive the car and see if you like it! ". I went there and really had fun. 

How were the sensations?

I didn't expect to have such a good feeling, because I was used to MotoGP where the gear ratios are very short. When I tried the GT3, I was mostly surprised by the gearbox and the feel of the steering wheel. It gave me a taste for motorsport and the desire to drive in this competition. 

Do you remember the first drive with a GT3?

I was a little scared at first because it was raining! These were not the best conditions to start. However, when I went from two to four wheels, I was less afraid. These are not the same sensations: in a car, n

Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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