Pedrosa has won 26 races in nine seasons as a factory Honda rider .
He is yet to take a top - class title and has been overshadowed by team - mate Marc Marquez since the younger Spaniard 's arrival as a rookie in 2013 .
Although Pedrosa has won 26 races in nine seasons as a factory Honda rider , he is yet to take a top - class title and has been overshadowed by team - mate Marc Marquez since the younger Spaniard 's arrival as a rookie in 2013 .