In November 2021, the MotoGP World Championship bid farewell to Danilo Petrucci, a rider capable of winning twice with Ducati in his career, and just three months after his last race in the premier class, we saw the rider from Terni at the operates at the Dakar.
While it wasn’t all easy, “Petrux” surprised with a stage win on his debut in the most famous rally raid. The KTM rider’s first place was an unprecedented moment in motorcycling history.
The excitement for his venture then quickly spread to what was his home for ten years of his life: the MotoGP paddock. Dorna’s top representative, Carmelo Ezpeleta, was full of praise for Petrucci’s performance on his KTM, which according to him confirmed the very high level of the MotoGP riders.
“The 24 best riders in the world are in MotoGP and Danilo Petrucci is proof of that. Danilo impressed everyone with his pace at the Dakar 2022 and was one of the fastest riders despite the problems he had in the dunes,” said Ezpeleta to the EFE news agency.
Petrucci’s debut in the Dakar has experienced many ups and downs, with crashes, mechanical problems and penalties that have affected the ranking. Despite everything, Danilo’s performances have significantly increased interest in his new challenge, an experience that has enriched his sporting career.
In addition to a stage victory, Danilo Petrucci returns to Italy with the affection of hundreds of fans who have seen him suffer and cry with joy during an unforgettable journey.
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