The 2025 preseason had given KTM wings: Pedro Acosta (Factory KTM) was playing in the Marquez league, promising an explosive season for the "Shark of Mazarrón" in MotoGP. But after Buriram (crash) and Termas (9th, March 16), it's a cold shower. With 13 points collected (10th), Acosta trails Marc Marquez (61 points) by 74 points, and the RC16, capricious as ever, is ruining Austrian hopes. Between compartment syndrome and technical struggles, the Murcian is on the boil – and a move to Ducati VR46 is already causing a stir!
The preseason had suggested a promising future for Peter Acosta et KTM, with the young Spaniard able to compete with the brothers Marquez during testing. However, the first races of the 2025 season were a real nightmare for the "Shark of Mazarrón", revealing technical and physical problems that hampered his performance.
In Thailand, Acosta crashed while trying to rejoin the leading group, and in Argentina he could only manage ninth place. These disappointing results confirmed that KTM is going through a complicated period. The drivers of the Austrian brand, including Acosta, Brad Binder, Maverick Vinales et Enea Bastianini, have all pointed out the unpredictable behavior of the bike depending on the track conditions, a problem that prevents them from competing with the Ducati.
« We don't like that. Neither me, nor Brad, nor Maverick, nor BastianiniBrad won a Moto3 World Championship and fought for two Moto2 titles, Maverick won the Moto3 World Championship and fought for the MotoGP World Championship, Bastianini won many races last year and also a Moto2 World Championship… We don't like to see ourselves like that, that's for sure. Neither do the bosses ", told Acosta at DAZN.
In addition to technical difficulties, Acosta must face a physical problem: the compartment syndrome, a muscle pain caused by excessive pressure in the muscles. From the middle of the race, I had problems that were not related to the bike. I'm not used to having this compartment syndrome.The only time this happened to me was in my first MotoGP race. That's why I don't think it's serious. It's not related to the motorcycle, but to something external. Let's just say that we know where it comes from ", has explained Acosta.
Oscar Haro: “ Pedro Acosta is quite irritated. He talks about riding a Ducati next year, the discussion progresses. »
The frustration ofAcosta begins to be felt. " It's clear that I wouldn't want to stay like this for long. I'll have to force myself, of course. " he said. If the situation does not improve, it would not be surprising to see Acosta consider leaving KTM for a more competitive motorcycle, especially a Ducati.
An option that is increasingly circulating is Acosta's transfer to the team Pertamina VR46 Racing, who will have a vacant position with the departure of Franco Morbidelli at the end of the season. This team, supported by Valentino Rossi, could offer Acosta an opportunity to pilot a Ducati, currently the most competitive bike on the grid.
Oscar Haro, former sporting director of the team Honda LCR, also expressed his concerns about the situation of KTM and its impact on Acosta. " I am worried about Acosta's situation. It is known that KTM's financial problems have a major impact, as progress is almost non-existent. I think the test team hasn't ridden for four months.They had to go to Jerez this weekend, but due to flooding, the tests were cancelled »
Haro also revealed thatAcosta is unhappy with the current situation and is seriously considering a future away from KTM. " I heard that Pedro is quite irritatedHe's talking about riding Valentino's bike next year, a Ducati. The discussion is moving forward. With the departure of the KTM project manager, things are moving forward. There is an ego battle at KTM ; without a project manager, this kind of thing tends to happen. And They do not take into account the decisions of Dani Pedrosa and the test team. »
Peter Acosta, one of the most promising talents of the MotoGP, is going through a difficult time with KTMBetween the technical problems of the bike and the physical challenges, his patience is running out. If the situation does not improve quickly, a departure to a more competitive team, such as VR46 Racing, could well be on the agenda. For KTM, it is urgent to regain stability and performance so as not to lose one of its most talented drivers.
