KTM: a new challenge for Danilo Petrucci at the 2022 Dakar [VIDEO]

Danilo Petrucci takes part in Dakar 2022, scheduled from January 14st to 19th. The new checks, after a positivity to the COVID-XNUMX virus detected with an antigenic swab, from what emerged excluded the infection and confirmed the negativity. Riding a specimen KTM 450 Rally, with the Tech 3 KTM Factory Racing team, the rider from Terni faces his first experience in a rally raid and the famous Dakar. He recounted his feelings in a film proposed by KTM on Youtube.

A new chapter

A transition from the MotoGP circuits, after ten seasons and two successes, to the desert sands of Saudi Arabia. A new experience in an equally fascinating and challenging world. The driver talks about this passage, talks about the competition, recalls its charm and talks about this new exciting chapter in his sporting career. Got off the KTM RC16, the new commitment is faced on the saddle of one KTM 450 Rally.

In the video you can see some moments with the specimen right among desert dunes, in a suggestive scenario that anticipates the commitment to the race at the beginning of the year.
La Dakar 2022 it begins, as mentioned, on Saturday January 8.000st. A Prologue is planned to define the starting order and we continue along twelve stages until arriving in Jeddah, covering approximately XNUMX km. Strict measures to combat possible infections.

Video: KTM
Photo: © Marcin Kin – KTM Media Library