{"id":1901988,"date":"2026-04-24T08:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901988"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:21:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:21:03","slug":"dani-pedrosa-reveals-he-wont-reach-huge-motogp-career-milestone-with-ktm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901988","title":{"rendered":"Dani Pedrosa reveals he won\u2019t reach huge MotoGP career milestone with KTM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Dani Pedrosa reveals he won\u2019t reach huge MotoGP career milestone with KTM<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Dani Pedrosa says he has raced for the final time in MotoGP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T09:21:03+01:00\">24 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dani Pedrosa<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa will not reach a milestone 300 starts, as he confirms he will do no more wildcard outings in his role as KTM test rider.<\/p>\n<p>The 40-year-old Spaniard made his MotoGP debut in 2006 and spent his entire full-time racing career with Honda.<\/p>\n<p>Dani Pedrosa won 31 grands prix and was runner-up in the championship on three occasions, with many considering him the best rider never to win the title.<\/p>\n<p>He retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2018 season, before taking up a role as official KTM test rider from 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Pedrosa kept himself away from wildcard and replacement rides initially, though he eventually made his first start with KTM at the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He finished 10th in that race, but wouldn\u2019t make his next start until a wildcard at the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, where he stunned with sixth and seventh-place results.<\/p>\n<p>Pedrosa raced again that year at Misano, narrowly missing the podium in both races with a pair of fourth-place finishes.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1c739446613576757b64ecdd13cb0e80d8f3a107fbf522939b4e0989e2880d4c\">  Why the 2026 KTM MotoGP bike is \u201cdesigned for\u201d Pedro Acosta   Pedro Acosta \u201ccurious\u201d about 850cc, calendar &#8220;stress\u201d means shorter careers <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>His most recent outing was the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, where he inherited a podium in the sprint after Fabio Quartararo was given a tyre pressure penalty.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pedrosa: \u201cI think my time has passed\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The prospect of Pedrosa making a milestone 300th grand prix start was raised coming into this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Tech3 announced that Maverick Vinales would not start, as he continues recovery from a recent shoulder surgery.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-36593442732b9178c70811127e06c0eebf167f01a6d3ade3bd7a2cb667fb4b13\">  MotoGP tyre pressure rule \u201cabsurd\u201d must be \u201cchanged or abolished\u201d   MotoGP 2027 trade board: How the grid is shaping up, and who could miss out <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It had planned to field KTM test rider Pol Espargaro, though he too is injured. In theory, that would have opened the door for Pedrosa to join Tech3 for the Jerez weekend.<\/p>\n<p>However, in an interview with <em>Diario AS<\/em>, Pedrosa has confirmed that \u201cmy time has passed\u201d and won\u2019t make any more MotoGP race starts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, no,\u201d he said when asked if he would race again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, I\u2019m comfortable and happy with my work as a test rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did my wildcard entries, and now Pol is the one who has priority to do that, because he\u2019s very keen to, and I think my time has passed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, I understand that now it\u2019s for the youngsters.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Dani Pedrosa<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Red Bull KTM Factory Racing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Enea Bastianini teases 2027 MotoGP \u201csurprise\u201d as he responds to Gresini links<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305859_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> 2026 Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; 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class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Dani Pedrosa says he has raced for the final time in MotoGP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa will not reach a milestone 300 starts, as he confirms he will do no more wildcard outings in his role as KTM test rider.<\/p>\n<p>The 40-year-old Spaniard made his MotoGP debut in 2006 and spent his entire full-time racing career with Honda.<\/p>\n<p>Dani Pedrosa won 31 grands prix and was runner-up in the championship on three occasions, with many considering him the best rider never to win the title.<\/p>\n<p>He retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2018 season, before taking up a role as official KTM test rider from 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Pedrosa kept himself away from wildcard and replacement rides initially, though he eventually made his first start with KTM at the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He finished 10th in that race, but wouldn\u2019t make his next start until a wildcard at the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, where he stunned with sixth and seventh-place results.<\/p>\n<p>Pedrosa raced again that year at Misano, narrowly missing the podium in both races with a pair of fourth-place finishes.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1c739446613576757b64ecdd13cb0e80d8f3a107fbf522939b4e0989e2880d4c\">  Why the 2026 KTM MotoGP bike is \u201cdesigned for\u201d Pedro Acosta   Pedro Acosta \u201ccurious\u201d about 850cc, calendar &#8220;stress\u201d means shorter careers <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>His most recent outing was the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, where he inherited a podium in the sprint after Fabio Quartararo was given a tyre pressure penalty.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pedrosa: \u201cI think my time has passed\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The prospect of Pedrosa making a milestone 300th grand prix start was raised coming into this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Tech3 announced that Maverick Vinales would not start, as he continues recovery from a recent shoulder surgery.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-36593442732b9178c70811127e06c0eebf167f01a6d3ade3bd7a2cb667fb4b13\">  MotoGP tyre pressure rule \u201cabsurd\u201d must be \u201cchanged or abolished\u201d   MotoGP 2027 trade board: How the grid is shaping up, and who could miss out <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It had planned to field KTM test rider Pol Espargaro, though he too is injured. In theory, that would have opened the door for Pedrosa to join Tech3 for the Jerez weekend.<\/p>\n<p>However, in an interview with <em>Diario AS<\/em>, Pedrosa has confirmed that \u201cmy time has passed\u201d and won\u2019t make any more MotoGP race starts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, no,\u201d he said when asked if he would race again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, I\u2019m comfortable and happy with my work as a test rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did my wildcard entries, and now Pol is the one who has priority to do that, because he\u2019s very keen to, and I think my time has passed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, I understand that now it\u2019s for the youngsters.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa will not reach a milestone 300 starts, as he confirms he will do no more wildcard outings in his role as KTM test rider.<\/p>\n<p>The 40-year-old Spaniard made his MotoGP debut in 2006 and spent his entire full-time racing career with Honda.<\/p>\n<p>Dani Pedrosa won 31 grands prix and was runner-up in the championship on three occasions, with many considering him the best rider never to win the title.<\/p>\n<p>He retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2018 season, before taking up a role as official KTM test rider from 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Pedrosa kept himself away from wildcard and replacement rides initially, though he eventually made his first start with KTM at the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He finished 10th in that race, but wouldn\u2019t make his next start until a wildcard at the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, where he stunned with sixth and seventh-place results.<\/p>\n<p>Pedrosa raced again that year at Misano, narrowly missing the podium in both races with a pair of fourth-place finishes.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1c739446613576757b64ecdd13cb0e80d8f3a107fbf522939b4e0989e2880d4c\">  Why the 2026 KTM MotoGP bike is \u201cdesigned for\u201d Pedro Acosta   Pedro Acosta \u201ccurious\u201d about 850cc, calendar &#8220;stress\u201d means shorter careers <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>His most recent outing was the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, where he inherited a podium in the sprint after Fabio Quartararo was given a tyre pressure penalty.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pedrosa: \u201cI think my time has passed\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The prospect of Pedrosa making a milestone 300th grand prix start was raised coming into this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Tech3 announced that Maverick Vinales would not start, as he continues recovery from a recent shoulder surgery.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-36593442732b9178c70811127e06c0eebf167f01a6d3ade3bd7a2cb667fb4b13\">  MotoGP tyre pressure rule \u201cabsurd\u201d must be \u201cchanged or abolished\u201d   MotoGP 2027 trade board: How the grid is shaping up, and who could miss out <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It had planned to field KTM test rider Pol Espargaro, though he too is injured. In theory, that would have opened the door for Pedrosa to join Tech3 for the Jerez weekend.<\/p>\n<p>However, in an interview with <em>Diario AS<\/em>, Pedrosa has confirmed that \u201cmy time has passed\u201d and won\u2019t make any more MotoGP race starts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, no,\u201d he said when asked if he would race again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, I\u2019m comfortable and happy with my work as a test rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did my wildcard entries, and now Pol is the one who has priority to do that, because he\u2019s very keen to, and I think my time has passed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, I understand that now it\u2019s for the youngsters.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093339\/1\/dani-pedrosa-reveals-he-wont-reach-huge-motogp-career-milestone-ktm&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-05\/GnG_1168631_HiRes.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Dani Pedrosa reveals he won\u2019t reach huge MotoGP career milestone with KTM Dani Pedrosa says he has raced for the final time in MotoGP Lewis Duncan 24 Apr 2026 Share Dani Pedrosa Add as a preferred source MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa will not reach a milestone 300 starts, as he confirms he [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1901988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1901988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1901988"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1901988\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1901988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1901988"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1901988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}