Pedro Acosta, the 20-year-old prodigy with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, is having a difficult start to the 2025 MotoGP season. With just 16 points after three races—a best result of 6th in the Sprint in Thailand, a crash in Buriram, a 9th place in Argentina, and a retirement in Austin—he sits in a disappointing 13th place in the standings. Yet this false start hasn't shaken his connection to KTM, a brand that has supported him since he was 14. In an interview, Acosta offers a mature reflection on his situation, his view of money, and the pressure, revealing a rider rooted in his values and confident in the future.
Peter Acosta is going through a difficult start to the MotoGP season, with only 16 points after three races and one 13th place in the general classification. Despite this mixed record, his relationship with KTM remains solid. He has now been racing for the Austrian team for seven years, since his debut at 14 years, and he underlines the very personal aspect of his link with KTM. " My relationship with KTM is more personal than you might think.. I've been riding these colors since I was 14, and It won't be easy to say goodbye. I have been in this family for seven years, and I am sure that the bike will reach the required level »Says Acosta, emphasizing loyalty to the team that saw him grow up.
At the same time, Acosta raised an aspect that is often taboo in the world of sport: his relationship with moneyThe young driver made a surprising statement, calling himself the only one in the paddock not to worry about the financial aspects of his career… I'm the only one in this paddock who doesn't care about money. I don't feel no pressure, No one has given me any responsibilities since I joined the company », he explains on speedweek.
Pedro Acosta: “ The pressure is felt by someone who is unemployed and has to bring food home »
He highlights the fact that, despite high expectations from outside, especially during his Moto2 season where he was tipped to win the championship in his first year, he never felt any pressure from his team. When I was in Moto2, everyone expected me to win the championship in my first year. Last year I was the rider who crashed the most and nobody said anything to me "Adds Acosta, highlighting an atmosphere of support rather than pressure within KTM.
Acosta also took a moment to put into perspective what pressure really means. Instead of relating it to athletic performance, he emphasized that real pressure is that experienced by those struggling for daily survival. The pressure is felt by someone who is unemployed and has to bring food home. I'm here and I can do what I like. " he explained, emphasizing his calm and stress-free approach to competition. According to him, as long as he remains happy and relaxed, good results will eventually follow. This attitude could well be the key to his ability to overcome obstacles and continue to progress, both personally and professionally.
