Danilo Petrucci, an emblematic rider in motorcycle racing due to his versatility, has left his mark with his multiple victories in championships as varied as MotoGP, the Dakar and even Superbike. During a recent press conference in Jerez, the Italian spoke about his career, his relationships with his teammates and his future ambitions. He also looked into the case of Toprak Razgatlioglu…
Danilo Petruccia pilot with an exceptional background, recently shared his experiences and perspectives. With victories in MotoGP, Dakar, MotoAmerica and Superbike, he spoke about his career, his rivals and his future plans.
Petrucci mentioned his
honesty as a driver, a rare quality in a sport where every word is scrutinized. “ I have always assumed my responsibilities, even if they may not have been minebecause motorcycling at this level is a team sport. »
He recognizes that this frankness is not always an asset: “
Often saying that we cannot make a turn was, for me, a request for help. But sometimes this could be interpreted as a admission of weakness. »
His iconic victory at Mugello in 2019 remains etched in his memory. He remembers his intense battle with
Andrea Dovizioso : « when they passed me, I said: ‘OK Danilo, you go third.’ But when I saw that they were leaving, I released the brakes. I won, but Dovi didn’t take it well. From then on we remained friends, but not like before.
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Danilo Petrucci: «
with the helmet I have no friends »
A change of atmosphere which convinced him of one thing: “ with the helmet I have no friends. There is a lot of respecteven when they beat me I will always congratulate the driver who beat me because anyway if you are in a world championship and therefore you are doing a race which is really beyond your limits. You always exceed your possibilities ».
Petrucci also shared his unique experience at Dakaran adventure that transformed him. “
KTM gave me the greatest gift: racing the Dakar. I never thought I could do it one day. It was just me and the bike. It was the ideal environment. »
Looking to the future, Petrucci aims to reach new heights in Superbike: “ I won in Superbike, MotoAmerica and Dakar. My goal is to
finish in the top three at a world championship next year. »
Asked about the chances of Toprak Razgatlioglu a MotoGP, Petrucci expressed a mixture of hope and realism: “ seeing him on and off the track, he’s a mix between Valentino and Marquez. The way he sits on the bike, he looks a lot like Valentinoin other ways it resembles Marquez and also in terms of attitude, very calm, very relaxed, but relentless when he has to.
In my opinion, he could also win in MotoGP. »
However, he highlights a key challenge for the Turkish rider: “ adapting to Michelin tires will be difficult. They are very different from those used in Superbike. But Toprak is an exceptional driver who always pushes his limits. »
Danilo Petrucci continues to embody resilience and adaptability. With a career marked by historic victories and unique challenges, he remains a model for motorsport enthusiasts and a formidable competitor on the international scene.
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