Pedro Acosta, the young Spanish prodigy, has undoubtedly left his mark on the 2024 MotoGP season. His raw talent and agility on the bike have impressed observers. However, his rise is closely linked to that of KTM, a brand now facing serious challenges.
Peter Acosta, often tipped as the future MotoGP champion, has shown flashes of the exceptional talent that has already made him famous in Moto2024 and Moto3 in 2. However, his debut in the premier class was marked by frequent crashes, a weakness he intends to correct to become a serious contender in 2025.
Reflecting on his season, Acosta said during a visit to UCAM (Catholic University of San Antonio de Murcia): " The season had its ups and downs, with good and bad moments. I've made a lot of mistakes, but it's those mistakes that make us great.We need to look for more consistency, that's what we've been lacking.. »
With this experience, the young Spaniard is aiming for a regular place in the top 5 in 2025 and refuses to limit himself: " I always say the sky is the limit, and the direction to the Moon is without a round-trip ticket. Let's hope to start the year positively and see what we can improve from the February tests. »
Pedro Acosta: “ let's hope to start the year positively »
Peter Acosta will have to meet these challenges in a complicated environment. KTM, its manufacturer, is facing a major financial crisis with 2,9 billion euros of debt. Although the management has affirmed that the presence of KTM in MotoGP is not threatened, the uncertainties surrounding the technical development of the RC16 remain.
The current dominance of Ducati and notable transfers, such as that of George Martin in Aprilia, add to the complexity of the competition. Acosta, alongside drivers such as Brad Binder, Enea Bastianini et Maverick Vinales, hope that KTM will be able to offer a motorcycle capable of competing with Italian machines.
Peter Acosta approaches 2025 with the aim of capitalising on the lessons learned in 2024. If he can combine his raw talent with improved race management, he could become a serious threat on the MotoGP grid, despite the technical and financial challenges. As he asserts with determination on Motoracing : " Let's hope everything goes well, so that we can aim higher and higher. »
