After winning the 125cc Championship, Pedrosa moved up to the 250cc class in 2004 without a proper test on the new bike because his ankles were healing during the off-season.
Setelah memenangkan kejuaraan 125cc, Pedrosa pindah ke kelas 250cc pada tahun 2004 tanpa proper test pada sepeda baru karena pergelangan kakinya masih dalam proses penyembuhan selama musim-off.