Pedrosa Retires at end of 2018

MotoGP - "One of the most successful riders of all time, Pedrosa has the third most podiums, 54 wins and three World Championships to date before he prepares to hang up his leathers."

Dani - "It's a decision I've thought about for a long time and it's a hard decision because this is the sport I love but despite having good opportunities to keep racing, I feel like I don't live racing with the same intensity as before and I now have different priorities in my life."

The last part of the quote is telling ... if you don't feel it, its not good. Rossi still feels it, at least for now and 2019.

Always a gentleman and a good sport. Only a handful of guys coulda competed at that level. He will be missed.

Wish him all the best!!