Pedrosa delighted with landmark success
Added on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor
Pedrosa delighted with landmark success
Dani Pedrosa spoke of his delight at securing the first victory at Motegi for the Repsol Honda team – and his 400th win by a Spanish rider.
The Spanish rider secured his third victory of the season to record a 400th win for Spain in all Grand Prix classes, beating compatriot Jorge Lorenzo and teammate Casey Stoner in Japan.
It was also Honda’s first success at the Twin Ring circuit since Makoto Tamada claimed victory for Camel Honda in 2004, representing a series of landmarks to celebrate for the 26-year-old.
“I’m super happy with this victory, for the team that has been working so well, for HRC because this is the first win in Motegi with the Repsol Honda Team and for myself because it is the first time I’ve won here in MotoGP after doing so in 125cc and 250cc,” said Pedrosa.
“The race was strange at the beginning with Stoner and Dovi really fast on the first few laps, they pulled away and then Casey had some problem and Andrea had a ride through for his jump start. I was alone in front with Lorenzo close, but I tried to put my head down and push every lap to pull away.
“I’m happy because at this track I’ve had a mix of good and bad results and some bad injuries, so to come back one year later and win in MotoGP is fantastic.”
