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Jonathan Rea gave his verdict on Pedro Acosta and his potential as a future Ducati rider alongside Marc Marquez.
With talk of Acosta joining Ducati in 2027 heating up, there is a lot of speculation about how he will perform, especially in comparison to Marquez.
Acosta has dreamt of teaming with Marquez for years, and it looks like he is just a year away from that dream becoming a reality.
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With his performances over the last two years, many believe Acosta is entering his prime as a MotoGP rider, and the anticipated move to Ducati is coming at the perfect time for him.
But Acosta’s recent rise has also led to others weighing in on his future, with Jonathan Rea recently giving his thoughts on the KTM sensation.
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Speaking with GPOne, Jonathan Rea was effusive in his praise for Pedro Acosta and how well he seems to be doing at such an early age.
Rea praised his competitiveness and pointed to his great potential as a future Ducati rider. He believes Acosta and Marc Marquez can be a phenomenal duo in MotoGP for years to come.
“He is an incredible talent, one of those who belongs in the new generation. It will be interesting to see how he grows in the coming years. He has always been very competitive, and I like his approach from the lower categories.
“I see a super talented driver in him, and I think we’ll see him grow even further. He already looks like a Ducati rider for the next few years, and so, there is a lot of curiosity. Him and Marc like Senna and Prost? I don’t know. If that is the case, it would be fascinating.”
To call Acosta ahead of his time, like Rea just did, is incredibly high praise. And with an expected move to Ducati looming, he could cement himself as one of the world’s best in quick fashion.
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While the rumours about Acosta joining Ducati next season have been persistent, there has been no confirmation that the Spaniard will be teaming with Marc Marquez next season.
Acosta openly discussing his future has not gone down well with everyone, as some believe he is taking his eye off the ball and not prioritising KTM as much as he should.
For the most part, Acosta has done well for KTM this season. In fact, Acosta routinely outperforms Brad Binder, showing that he is still their primary option to score points on any given race weekend.
And while he is set to join them next season, Acosta is threatening Ducati this season with strong outings, including a P3 finish at Austin ahead of Marquez.
This could be a sign that Acosta can rival Marquez when he joins Ducati, providing the team with an interesting dynamic to address.
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