KTM Racing announces Dani Pedrosa as test rider

- Dani Pedrosa will join KTM Racing as development rider

- Four RC16s to be seen at 2019 MotoGP

Dani Pedrosa has announced to join KTM Racing as a test rider after he retires. This deal has been signed for a period of two years. 

In July this year, Pedrosa has announced his retirement at the age of 33. Since then the world has been talking about his next move as a rider. KTM believes that Pedrosa will bring in a lot of expertise from his experience in this grand racing event. The Spaniard has over 30 MotoGP wins, three world titles and more than 110 MotoGP appearances. 

KTM will have four RC16s for the 2019 MotoGP championship. Pol Espargaro and Johann Zarco will race for the factory racing team whereas Miguel Oliveira and Hafizh Syahrin will ride for the Tech 3 squad.