Pedro Acosta did not experience a huge French Grand Prix at Le Mans. Indeed, he recorded his first fall in 2024 following a very small error at Garage Vert, between Fabio Di Giannantonio and Aleix Espargaro. A fall which does not change the excellent dynamics of his start to the season, that is certain, and which will certainly not make him any less strong. That said, it is true that this GP was the most complicated for him this year, even ahead of the start in Qatar where he was able to play with Marc Marquez before downgrading due to his tires.
What a shame not to have been able to enjoy the genius of Pedro Acosta longer. The Spaniard, double Moto3 and Moto2 champion, hoped for better at Le Mans, on the land of Tech3, his legendary employer. “It was the first time I had the bike ready to win. This morning we tried a different setting because of the vibration and I felt strong. But I fell, and I'm sorry" he said in the columns of GP One.
A gutting mistake from @37_pedroacosta! 💔
He was fingertips away from taking 3rd 😱😱#FrenchGP 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/WpTjGUH7wg
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) May 12, 2024
A fall was bound to happen in his learning process. But as a great competitor, he has difficulty digesting. « There was Di Giannantonio and Aleix Espargaro on the left. They braked early, and to avoid hitting Espargaro, I had to brake even harder. It's a shame. It hurts me not to score points. I don't know if it's the circuit or me, but that's how it is. We will try to do better in Barcelona. » he added. It is true that in Sarthe, Pedro Acosta's record has been very poor since the start of his professional career.
Photo: Tech3
He too could not escape the question that has been animating the paddock in recent weeks: who will be Pecco Bagnaia's teammate within the Ducati factory team in 2025? He has his idea, and it is very clear. “I think the choice is easy. For the official team, I would choose the driver who is 40 points ahead in the championship, therefore, Jorge Martin. » At least that's what it says. Marc Marquez, the man at the heart of all the discussions, could have looked for a place at KTM given what he said, he who wanted a factory bike. “I don’t think so, because Brad Binder already has a contract. It’s a possibility, but I remain calm” he concluded, no doubt aware of his immense talent.
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