MotoGP Portugal Day 1, Pedro Acosta (KTM/3): "It's a dangerous track where you shouldn't take too many risks on Friday."

Pedro Acosta was fast this Friday in Portugal! Overall, the Spanish driver has been among the elite since mid-seasonAnd, even though he has yet to secure a single victory in MotoGP, his speed is feared by all his rivals. Third in the Portimao practice session, he can still dream of Marco Bezzecchi's third place in the overall standings. The KTM factory rider, motivated by this prospect – highly improbable as it may seem – is determined to win.

Acosta was naturally delighted with his first day in Portimao. "We set a good pace." There are a lot of motor races here, so it seems everyone is having the same difficulties with unstable motorcycles. There are a few things to improve, such as tire durability and overall feel. We're finding it easier than at the start of the season because we understand the different setups better. That's why I think we'll make progress on Saturday. But Alex is incredibly strong. Pecco is in top form and Bezzecchi isn't far behind.I expect very close races; here, everyone is usually very evenly matched. we read on speedweek.

 

 

The track, on which Raul Fernandez was injured today, is known to be very dangerous; it almost claimed the life of Franco Morbidelli during tests in early 2024. « It's a dangerous circuit where a fall can be fatal, and it's not worth taking risks on the first day. » he added.

 

 

In any case, Pedro Acosta is perfectly prepared to face the whims of Mother Nature. He was keen to anticipate every eventuality in terms of his settings. « Our motorcycle performs very well in slow corners, a little less so in fast ones.I'm quite happy with my motorcycle; we have two basic settings for two different riding styles. I know my motorcycle, I can handle problems, and I'm pretty fast. » he concluded.

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Results of the Practice session at the 2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix:

 

 

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Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport