Marco Bezzecchi
Pedro Acosta has endured a tough start to the MotoGP season with KTM after being promoted from Tech3 over the winter.
The Spaniard sits 11th in the riders’ championship and is yet to finish higher than eighth on a factory KTM bike.
Acosta is attracting interest from other parties for the future, despite holding a contract through the end of the 2026 season.
Honda would probably have to pay £4.3 million for Acosta and it might be a wise move for the 20-year-old with uncertainty over KTM’s future before the new regulations in 2027.
VR46 may be in the lead to sign Acosta and a switch to Ducati’s dominant bike may be tempting. He could be in contention for victories that way.
Maverick Vinales’ Grand Prix of Qatar performance was an encouraging sign. His podium finish shows that there is pace on that bike.
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Pedro Acosta has some growing up to do after telling KTM to ‘get their act together’
Acosta is adamant he’s better than everyone in MotoGP in one area and overtakes to another level. He hasn’t been able to show his prowess much this year.
The frustration may be starting to get to him. He has complained about his bike on plenty of occasions this year and has now taken to criticising his colleagues.
He could have protected them from the media, but instead, he has taken a rather inexperienced approach and decided to speak about them publicly.
Despite the financial restrictions placed on them during the winter, they may not experience any real benefit from their work until their upgrades arrive at the Spanish Grand Prix this week.
“It certainly hasn’t been easy. I always say we have the two best test drivers on the grid, if you compare them,” he told Marca.
“Often, even the smartest guy makes mistakes in equations. The people at the factory have to get their act together, not the drivers.”
Why the Spanish Grand Prix should mark an improvement for Pedro Acosta
The European leg of the season usually brings about upgrades, and Acosta’s home race comes at a very good time.
If KTM can bring something meaningful to their bike, they could be in for a fantastic result, much as they enjoyed in Qatar.
Acosta will be spurred on by his home crowd, and he will be looking to improve upon the 10th place he achieved there last year.
A good result could be exactly what he needs to set his season on the right path, considering that he has been frustrated for much of it so far.
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