Two Grand Prix were contested in 2025 in Buriram and Termas, and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) disappointed: solid qualifying (6th in Thailand, 9th in Argentina), but mixed races – 19th in Buriram (fall), 8th in Termas (after disqualification of Ogura). The Spanish media are panicking, predicting a chronicle of the announced end of the relationship between KTM and its rider. Albert Valera, his manager, tries to calm things down in an interview where he dismisses any idea of a break in sight but only acknowledges a complicated start.
As the 2025 MotoGP season has just begun, rumors surrounding the future of Peter Acosta in KTM have already set the paddock alight. After two disappointing races in Thailand and Argentina, some media and observers predicted an imminent break between the young Spanish prodigy and the Austrian team. However, Albert Valera, the manager ofAcosta, denied these speculations in an exclusive interview with speedweek. For him, the relationship between Acosta et KTM remains strong, and both parties are determined to succeed together.
What is most worrying is the trend ofAcosta to lose pace in the second half of the race. In the two Grands Prix contested, he never seemed able to fight for the podium, which fueled criticism and doubts about his ability to perform with the KTM RC16.
Faced with these disappointing performances, rumors quickly swelled, suggesting thatAcosta could leave KTM as soon as the season ends. These speculations have been reinforced by previous statements from Valera, who had pointed out that KTM had to provide a competitive bike to retain its rider.
« Pedro Acosta has a contract with KTM until 2026 inclusive, which does not include any performance clauses »
A position that he is now developing as follows... " Pedro Acosta has a contract with KTM until 2026 inclusive, which does not include any performance clauses ", did he declare. " This is not usual, by the way., because evaluating the performance of both parties is very complex, even absurd, because each of the two parties intends to give the best of itself »
Valera also insisted that no discussions took place with other teams. To this day, we have not spoken to anyone about Pedro's future, let alone negotiated it. There is absolutely no reason to panic.We have seen two Grand Prix, and it is true that both were disappointing. The first races always have a special character. It will be very interesting when MotoGP comes to Europe »
Valera reaffirmed the commitment ofAcosta towards KTM, emphasizing that the young driver is fully focused on his work and the goal of succeeding with the Austrian team. Pedro is focused on his work, just like KTM. He wants nothing more than to reach the top in MotoGP with KTM. Everything else would be a problem after 2027 “, he concluded.
As rumors continue to circulate, Albert Valera sent a message: Peter Acosta stay true to KTM, and both parties are working hand in hand to achieve their goals. The difficult start to the season should not obscure the potential of the young Spaniard and the determination of KTM to provide him with a competitive motorcycle.
For now, the priority is to progress and prepare the ground for the upcoming races. With the return to Europe, Acosta et KTM will have the opportunity to prove they can compete with the best. And if performances improve, the departure rumors could well evaporate as quickly as they appeared.
