MotoGP, But who made this crazy statement? "If Acosta joins VR46, Rossi will brainwash him"

There's no shortage of sharp tongues in the MotoGP paddock. But perhaps the most outspoken of them is Brazilian; today, Alex Barros, an iconic rider from the late 1990s and early 2000s, gives his opinion on the relationship between Pedro Acosta and Valentino Rossi. Indeed, it's the rumor of the moment. The average performance of the KTM RC16 could lead Acosta to switch teams, and, of course, a spot on Ducati VR46 would be tempting given the quality of the equipment used.

Alex Barros is used to frank statements.Valentino Rossi's former rival is convinced that Pedro Acosta, if he signs for the nine-time world champion, could become a sort of "anti-Marquez" weapon. "Let's say he joins VR46, which is, for now, the only Ducati team he can join. At that point, Rossi will brainwash Acosta into targeting Marc Marquez as his first opponent. » he declared to Motosan. It should be noted that Pedro Acosta has already admitted that he greatly admires Valentino Rossi and that he trains very often at the ranch. Such a transfer would therefore make sense.

 

 

Alex Barros expressed his admiration for Marc Marquez in this interview. "I think he could be the best driver in history. There's no one else like him, no one can do what he does."In 2025 he will be champion, I'm sure of it. » he added. An interesting testimony from a pilot who crossed swords with "The Doctor."

The Brazilian also admires Fermin Aldeguer, especially after his performance at the French Grand Prix. "His weekend at Le Mans was remarkable. In the last two races, he was always in the middle of the leading pack and he's getting closer to the best. He's not at Marc's level yet, but he's getting closer to Alex. He still has a long way to go, but he's a rider who's going to get results. » he concluded.

Do you share his views on Pedro Acosta and Rossi's potential influence? Tell us in the comments!

 

 

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