MotoGP Augusto Fernandez and Pedro Acosta get along like thieves: “I'm also happy for Acosta” says one, “I learned a lot from Augusto last year” replies the other

During the press conference preceding the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika track, Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez experienced the well-known experience that one person's misfortune is another's happiness. The previous days, KTM had in fact decided that they would form the GASGAS Tech3 pair in 2024, to the detriment of Pol Espargaró, certainly still in the ranks of the Pierer Mobility Group, but no longer as a starter. A relief for the two elected officials who deserved their place just as much as the rejected one. A good mood which was felt with this exchange between the two Spaniards promoted from Moto2.

Augusto Fernandez, World Champion of Moto2 still in title, will welcome the one who has every chance of being his successor on the list of winners of the intermediate category in Grand Prix, i.e. Peter Acosta. The latter will be, at Tech3, the same teammate he was then with Garlic. He commented on this next 2024 deal: “ I am happy to stay a year with the same team and the same bike » begins a logically liberated Augusto. “ I feel like we're building something big. The confirmation was a big relief for me ».

He adds : " I didn't get any other offers, the only option was confirmation or not. I'm happy it's official now and I'm happy to have another year in MotoGP ". He also has a word for his future neighbor, whom he knows well… “ I'm also happy for Acosta, I know he’s going to be “boring” here too… I expect it to be fast right away. Number 37? I think I can keep it, even if I have to talk about it... ».

Pedro Acosta: “ I immediately told KTM what I thought »

Because the first duel between the two men will be that of the plate to choose on the motorcycle, both men favoring the same number. “ Finally there was confirmation " welcomes Peter Acosta. " Now we can focus on Moto2 and then I will think about MotoGP. It will be fantastic to be in the box with Augusto, with whom I share many memories in Moto2 ».

He adds about the debate which animated his future: “ I immediately told KTM what I thought. Now it's time to learn. I didn't get distracted too much, I was focused on the Moto2 championship. I'm not thinking about next year, I want to finish Moto2 in the best possible way. Then we will think about it ».

Then he finishes: “ there are other fast riders at KTM, it won't be easy to compete with them at first. In Moto2, I learn that when it is not possible to win, it is important to bring the best home. I learned a lot from Augusto Fernandez last year ". An exchange of politeness which will certainly satisfy Tech3.