Pedrosa absolutely dominated the 250cc and 125cc in a way that Rossi himself wasn't able to do, he'd jump to the category and instantly start winning without even the need for adaptation period, he was the most promising rising rider in ages. But when he made the natural jump to MotoGP he had difficulties adapting to the MotoGP bike because of his size, and even though this year he was able to challenge Lorenzo for the title until he fractured his clavicle, I don't think he can perform to his fullest potential in MotoGP due to that size handicap you mention, he is a really small and light guy. Still the bikes evolve and every year they become easier and easier to handle (imagine Pedrosa in the 500cc 2-stroke) so that will play to his favor and he is still young and incredibly talented. He is also a very good hearted, shy and humble guy, very different than Lorenzo and Rossi in character, though that makes his less agressive of a rider.


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