I love him very much. Do you like him too?
2006-10-13 01:15:32 · 6 answers · asked by mega_margie 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
I personally dont think he can tell the difference from 250cc to Moto GP class just yet, some say its bad to stay more than a year or two in 250cc because then its hard to switch, it happened to Max Biaggi and his transition was very hard, well then go tell Jorge Lorenzo, he's staying one more year and probably become 250cc champ again? he's one hell of a rider too.. Dani has a lot of good qualities as a rider, he has technique, he is small enough which is going to be a blessing to ride those 800cc, he has guts, this kid doesnt care who is in front of him, I find him pretty ruthless on the racetrack which is good, but.... that can certainly become a problem as well, he has a lot of pressure, because people in general the fans, the media etc expect him to be the next Valentino Rossi or something..that puts a huge pressure on him, I think he will be Dani Pedrosa a great rider and most likely a future champion, but no Vale Rossi, the same way Vale Rossi is no Mike Doohan, and Vale Rossi will never be Giacomo Agostini, there was no other Kevin Schwantz, some racers copy their heroes, when I see Rossi I see a lot of Schwantz, even Doohan, Hailwood and of course the great "AGO" but they all have their style and variations on their technique and tricks.. I hope Dani doesnt rely so much on Alberto Puig and learns from his own mistakes, enjoys riding more, he doesnt seem like a happy camper at times, like he doesnt enjoy racing that much, could it be HRCs fault? something is not right with that team and it is reflected on the faces of Dani and Nicky, I like 'em both different style, vibe, and technique .. Dani has it all to become the 2007 world champ only if he starts thinking for himself and stops listening to Puig for awhile, but it will be hard, Marco Melandri is not picking his nose, and that kid is hungry as well, short and talented lol also riding a Honda... we'll see
Cheers
2006-10-16 00:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Trick Rocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good rider, but he still hasn't figured out the difference between 250cc and 250 HP. Opening up his knee after a nasty highside during practice shows what I've thought all season- he needs more time on the Moto GP bikes to really be able to ride them as well as a 250.
I think next year will be VERY interesting, with (possible champ) Nicky Hayden, Rossi's last(?) year in Moto GP, and Pedrosa all on the smaller 800cc bikes!
2006-10-13 07:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HE IS AWSOME
Today, nobody dog confront The Doctor, the name with which the Motorcycle GP idol Rossi you have been baptized, but 20 to year old Pedrosa is turning out to be to tough adversary.
Dani was the 125cc world champion AT the age of 18 years and 13 days, seven months to earlier than Rossi, and won the 250 cc world championship AT 19 years and 19 days, very Young, one to year to earlier than the Italian. In addition with the latest victory AT Montmeló, the nineteenth of his to career, I have you have dwells wins than Rossi had AT 20 (17).
First race: 1996 Spanish Minibike Championship
First Grand Prix: 2001 Japanese Grand Prix (125cc)
First pole position: 2002 Japanese Grand Prix (125cc)
First fastest lap: 2002 Pacific Grand Prix (125cc)
First podium finish: 2001 Valencian Comunitat Grand Prix (125cc)
First victory: 2002 Dutch Grand Prix (125cc)
Total Grand Prix: 76 (46 in 125cc and 30 in 250cc)
Fastest laps: 18 (5 in 125cc and 13 in 250cc)
Pole positions: 17 (9 in 125cc and 8 in 250cc)
Podium finishes: 39 (17 in 125cc and 22 in 250cc)
Victories: 22 (8 in 125cc and 14 in 250cc)
1997: 3rd Spanish Minibike Championship
1998: Spanish Minibike Champion
1999: 8th Active Movistar Young Cup Trophy (Deep RS 125)
2000: 4th Spanish 125 GP Championship (Deep RS 125)
2001: 8th 125 GP World Championship (Deep RS 125)
2002: 3rd 125 GP World Championship (Deep RS 125)
2003: 125cc World Champion (Deep RS 125)
2004: 250cc World Champion (Deep RSW 250)
2005: 250cc World Champion (Deep RSW 250)
2006-10-13 01:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is a very talented young rider, but god, would it kill him to smile once and a while? He has as much personality as a teabag.
2006-10-13 08:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by Amy K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no doubt he's very talented, but good lord - so boring! maybe he should go to formula 1? ;)
2006-10-13 01:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by el_scorchio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love hot latin men on bikes!!!!!
Talk about "zoom zoom"!
2006-10-13 01:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by Zoila 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋