Loris Capirossi says £400k-a-year MotoGP rider can ‘make a difference’ if he stops being so rash

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The start of the MotoGP season is just days away but one manufacturer is still unsure of where they stand heading into the season.

KTM have been awaiting the decision of creditors relating to their proposed restructuring plan as they bid to tackle debts of nearly £2 billion.

They were largely unaffected by the situation at pre-season testing as Brad Binder and the fresh-faced Pedro Acosta got to work on their new bike.

KTM took an unprecedented step with MotoGP media in Buriram and implemented a media blackout, which left fans in the dark about their situation.

Soon they will find out what the future of the company looks like and what they’re going to be able to do over the next two MotoGP seasons. All options are on the table still.

KTM expect creditors to accept their restructuring plan which will allow them to continue to operate until the end of the current regulations.

Pedro Acosta will make a ‘difference’ for KTM if he stops being rash

Although some of Acosta’s rookie errors with Tech3 can be put down to inexperience, he could have done better to avoid some of them, such as crashing out of the Motegi sprint race while leading.

Now he’s riding for the factory team, he has fewer excuses and a higher level of responsibility on his shoulders.

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Herve Poncharal says Acosta is already better than Binder at KTM which bodes well for their hopes this season. They may be able to sneak both of them into the top five in the championship.

Loris Capirossi has told Gazzetta dello Sport that Acosta could make a big difference for his new team this year if he can limit mistakes.

“He’s one of those who make a difference. Last year he made some mistakes out of impetuousness, but if the KTM gets a little in line he will take it up.”

Pedro Acosta needs one thing to rival Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia

At just 20 years old, the young Spaniard is one of the most exciting prospects in recent times but there’s a ceiling for him on the KTM currently.

With a contract until the end of the 2026 season, which pays him £400k a year, he might not be hanging around at the Austrian outfit for too long.

Ducati have proven themselves to be top dogs and the temptation of being on their bike may prove to be difficult to withstand amid KTM’s financial instability.

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Acosta only needs one thing to match Marquez and Bagnaia at the front, with a little more patience required before he can pose a real threat.

When he develops that level of poise, he’s going to be a real threat for every title for the rest of the decade as long as he is on a serviceable bike.