Dani Pedrosa has retired from MotoGP today, drawing time on a 12-year career.
The Spaniard spent his entire career riding for Repsol Honda Team, and won 31 races in his time at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.
Pedrosa also won three world titles in MotoGP, winning both the 125cc and 250cc crowns during his career.
An injury-list littered with numerous ailments continually derailed what was a promising career, and denied the 32-year-old a MotoGP World championship.
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In touching distance of the ultimate crown, Pedrosa finished second on three occasions, and also third three times in his spell in MotoGP.
Speculation had suggested Pedrosa may choose to continue his MotoGP career away from Repsol Honda, with a move to Sepang International Circuit’s new Yamaha team rumoured as the likely destination should the veteran choose to prolong his tenure.
However, Pedrosa opted to call time.
In a press conference, Pedrosa confirmed that 2018 would be his last year in MotoGP.
With eleven races remaining in the season, Pedrosa will receive something of a retirement tour as he brings his time in MotoGP to a close.
