Danilo Petrucci explains why he chose a switch to WorldSBK for 2023 over the chance to stay in MotoAmerica for a second season with Ducati:
joining the Barni Racing squad for his rookie WSBK season next yearPetrucci had represented the Borgo Panigale marque in MotoAmerica this season, finishing runner-up in the standings to Yamaha rider Jake Gagne, and was widely tipped to remain in the category for a second year.
"I like riding motorbikes and if I have to choose, I choose the most competitive one. I did a lot of thinking. It took me a long time to come to this decision."Petrucci admitted that Ducati had wanted him to remain in MotoAmerica for 2023, divulging that he had been offered a salary increase to stay put.
"It was great to race with Ferracci. He treated me like a grandson when I was there. He's an incredible character and I'm so sorry I didn't go. They had offered me even more than what I earned this year. "We fought it out in the last race because he made a lot more mistakes than me and I picked up on that. I saw a bike with great potential, but with those [Dunlop] tyres something different is needed and it's a very big commitment."
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