Pedro Acosta has proven to be one of the big stars of the 2024 MotoGP season. Since his debut, he has shown exceptional performances on the Tech3-GasGas KTM RC16, including podium finishes at the Austin and Portimao Grands Prix. , as well as rankings among the leading men during the Sprints in Jerez, Barcelona and Mugello.
Peter Acosta not only impressed with his results, but also with the way he achieved them, demonstrating agility and confidence in his riding style. However, since the Le Mans weekend, he encountered difficulties, probably due to his process of adaptation to RC16. Despite these challenges, no one doubts his potential to become MotoGP world champion in the future.
To ensure he is in the right place to realize his ambitions, Acosta recently visited the factory KTM in Mattighofen, Austria. This visit is part of a documentary series entitled “ Decoded: Pedro Acosta », broadcast on DAZN Spain, where several MotoGP legends analyze the young prodigy. An initiative notably relayed by motorsport total.
Jorge Lorenzo see in Acosta qualities that recall Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez et Casey Stoner, describing him as a perfect blend of these three champions. “ What sets him apart from others is the preparation, the thousands of hours he has spent on the bike since he was little" , Explain Lorenzo. He adds : " I would only give him one piece of advice: that he must be careful about falls, because a serious injury could end his career. But he has something of Stoner and Valentino, namely charisma. And he also has something of Marc, namely ambition and self-confidence."
Dani Pedrosa: “ Pedro Acosta is something KTM needed »
Dani Pedrosa, test pilot at KTM, highlights the importance ofAcosta for KTM and its adaptation process. “ As he progressed through the classes, he realized that the higher he went, the more comfortable he felt on the bike. Everyone at the factory is delighted with its performance. This is something KTM needed" , said Pedrosa. He is convinced thatAcosta will reach another level next year with more experience, adding: “ during winter testing I gave him the advice to be careful with the tires. This motorcycle can sometimes surprise you and take you to the hospital."
Alex Criville, the first Spanish world champion in the premier category in 1999, also commented on the driving style ofAcosta. He notes that the latter has already adjusted his approach: “ at the entrance to the corner, he is now more relaxed, he drives straighter and looks for the exit. When cornering, he looks far ahead. It helps a lot to find the right reference."
Peter Acosta, despite some recent challenges, continues to show immense potential in MotoGP. His performance and driving style have attracted the attention and admiration of several legends of the category. With the support of KTM and his own talents, Acosta is definitely well positioned to become a dominant figure in the MotoGP championship in the years to come.
