Pedro Acosta brought a much-needed ‘breath of air’ to KTM by doing one thing during MotoGP testing

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KTM are just days away from finding out where their MotoGP future lies with a proposed restructuring plan set to be judged by creditors.

The 2025 MotoGP campaign looks to be a promising one for the Austrian outfit after they promoted Spanish star Pedro Acosta to a full-time factory seat.

KTM insiders are convinced amid £1.8 billion insolvency proceedings that their plan for the future will be accepted and they will be permitted to race until the end of next season.

Their time on track during pre-season testing wasn’t much better either, with Acosta suffering another worrying issue that plagued Jack Miller in 2024.

KTM did find a way to be close to Ducati on the final day of running in Buriram though, and look set to be in contention for podiums.

They have two very capable riders in their team this year, and the experience of Brad Binder alongside Acosta should help them maintain their status as second-fastest in the sport.

Pedro Acosta brought a ‘breath of fresh air’ to KTM after MotoGP testing improvements

Acosta finished the second and final day of running at Thailand’s Buriram Circuit in fourth position, less than three-tenths behind Ducati’s Marc Marquez.

What makes the result even more promising for them to enjoy a good start to the season is that the first of 2025 will be held there in just under two weeks.

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According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Acosta brought a ‘breath of fresh air’ to KTM following his times on the final day.

They marked an improvement over the previous years’ running and may be indicative of their good upgrades and their new riders’ skillset.

Enea Bastianini still fears KTM are ‘missing something’ ahead of the new season though, and have work to do if they want to win a race (or multiple) this season.

Pedro Acosta may be facing ‘rider safety issue’ on KTM bike after MotoGP testing

Testing exists for teams to work on their new bikes and solve any issues that they may have with their new parts and machinery.

It appears that KTM may have a big problem that bit both of their riders during testing. Their rear tyres do not last long at all.

Acosta may be facing a ‘rider safety issue’ on his KTM bike if they fail to fix their woes with setup changes. It could become a dangerous situation.

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They’re wearing their tyres down so much that the carcass is exposed after their stints. At hot and humid circuits like Sepang and Buriram, where wear is higher, it will be a problem for them.

That’s unless they can bring some upgrades to the bike to solve those issues, which given their financial situation, seems unlikely at this stage.