MotoGP, Kevin Schwantz puts his foot in it: "Pedro Acosta must not do like me, he must leave if the opportunity arises"

The Pedro Acosta case is causing a lot of talk at the start of the season, and today, it's Kevin Schwantz who's taking it on: the 500 1993cc world champion gives his opinion on the prodigy, who doesn't have the equipment to express himself to his full potential. KTM, currently third in the manufacturers' standings while Jorge Martin isn't there to defend Aprilia, won't be able to hold on to its protégé forever if the RC16 doesn't make drastic progress.

Schwantz is an icon, a legend. With his character and his braking from beyond the grave, he was undoubtedly one of the best drivers of the late 1980s and early 1990s. His only premier-class title doesn't at all reflect the magnitude of his talent. The American urges Pedro Acosta not to follow his example. « I was someone who never had the courage to change teams.. I tried other bikes like the Yamaha or the Honda several times. But I always kept my Suzuki, I couldn't get the other bikes to workPedro Acosta must not do as I do. could we read in the columns of Todocircuito.

 

 

Like everyone else, he is a complete admirer of the young Spaniard. « I think he has a great career ahead of him.. He should take his time and learn as much as possible with the KTM. But If the opportunity to ride better bikes arises, I think he should take it. » he added. An analysis that holds up, and which is known to the leaders of the Austrian firm.

Besides, if he had to predict the future, he would bet on Acosta's. "Yes, KTM has given him good equipment and opportunities in the past, for him to get to where he is now. But if the contracts expire and he has the opportunity to sign elsewhere, given his young age, I think he will go without hesitation, because the offers will not always be there » he concluded.

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