What a showman. Pedro Acosta put on a show during the Sprint in PortugalIt's worth remembering that this is the same track where he shone last year as a rookie. Since mid-season, the Spaniard has become the clear leader of the Mattighofen-based team, but he still hasn't secured a single MotoGP victory. Is that even the most important thing? You don't need a gold medal or the top step of the podium to be convinced of his immense talent; that much is certain. You just have to watch what he does on the bike.
Few riders are capable of electrifying a race like he did. Alex Marquez was the overwhelming favorite, but Pedro Acosta, who started second, gave him a run for his money. « It was the best race of the year.I gave it my all until the very end. We know our weak point is grip; I really struggled in the last corner. We finished close to the top, good results are coming, and sooner or later, victory will come. Afterwards, I don't think it was the weekend where I felt closest to victory."It wasn't the best time I've had on this circuit, but the important thing is that we found a good strategy." he declared for Sky Sports.
How many overtakes so far? 🤯@37_pedroacosta is all fired up to attack and defend for that Sprint win 🦈#PortugueseGP 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/GwDXlrR1yx
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 8, 2025
Initially battling with Alex Marquez, then falling behind, Pedro Acosta managed to close the gap in the final moments. Ultimately unsuccessful, but he has every reason to be proud. « I attacked in turns 3 and 5, and on the last lap I was with him, but a little way behind.I think we had a good race. he added.
Photo: KTM
Tomorrow, a race twice as long awaits him, where tire management will be crucial. Pedro Acosta is already looking forward to this event where he will have another chance to win. « The question mark will be for the tires. We'll monitor the temperature and find ways to manage it, improving performance in the final corner where we lost the race » he concluded.
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Sprint result at the 2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: KTM
