Gardner: "That Dani Pedrosa develops the KTM gives a lot of confidence"

January 30, 2022

The Moto2 world champion will take it easy these days in Malaysia , where the conditions are already demanding, due to the heat and humidity as well as the demands of the track. The fracture in the head of the radius that was made while practicing motocross will condition him without sweat, both when braking and when changing direction. However, the Australian approaches the year of his MotoGP debut as a long-distance race, in which the important thing at this time is not to aggravate the injury.

“It’s only been 13 days since the operation. These rehearsals will be difficult, that’s clear. I’ll probably focus on doing short runs of laps. Obviously I’ll try it, but what I don’t want is for things to get worse,” he agreed this Sunday. the Tech3 team rider, from Sepang . His physical condition will most likely put off any race simulation attempt, especially if we take into account the tute that will be given; first in Malaysia and the week after, in Mandalika .

Remy Gardner , who was already in the tests that took place last November, in Jerez, just after the end of last season, considers it a pride that KTM is committed to giving Tech3 the same treatment as its official team.

“I imagine that we will have the same parts as the official riders. I am honored to know that KTM considers us as important as the official team”, added the rider, who, in this sense, highly values the presence of Dani Pedrosa in the Mattighofen ‘s builder organization chart, as a tester.

“Dani was already in Jerez, and one day when he didn’t ride he gave me some advice. That a rider and a great champion like Dani develops the KTM gives you a lot of confidence”, continued Gardner. “I’ll be very interested to know his opinion about the new parts in the next three days of tests. Let’s see if I have the opportunity to follow him for a few laps and copy something of what he does,” concluded the Aussie driver.

Remy Gardner Helmet, KTM Tech3