MotoGP, Malaysia J3, Pedro Acosta (GASGAS/5): "if we want to fight for something important, I can't make so many mistakes"

Pedro Acosta delivered a solid race in Malaysia, finishing in fifth place. The young Spanish rider showed increased maturity, prioritising safety over reckless attack.

Peter Acosta, the young talent of GASGAS MotoGP, put in a solid performance in the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing in fifth place. After a difficult start in qualifying, where he started from 13th position, Acosta showed caution and strategy, avoiding the unnecessary falls that have already penalized him this season.

Peter Acosta quickly made his way into the top 10 on the first lap, but struggled to pass riders such as Maverick Vinales, Fabio Quartararo et alex rins, which slowed down its momentum. When I caught up with them, the front tire temperature skyrocketed. From then on it became difficult to control him. ", has explained Acosta, illustrating the technical challenges he faced. A near-fall on the final corner nearly compromised his race, but the rookie made the wise choice to secure his fifth place rather than risk a crash.

**Pedro Acosta: “ Sometimes you have to hold back »**

Despite past attempts to break into the top 3, Acosta showed a more measured approach in Sepang. Entering this 5th place is for every track on which I fell. That's a lot of points I'm missing this season.. Sometimes you have to hold back. If we're going to fight for something important, I can't make the number of mistakes I've made this year. " he mused, testifying to his growing maturity as a pilot.

Another notable aspect of his performance was the assessment of two different fairings on his KTM RC16. Acosta preferred the model he used in the race, noting: " I was able to overtake with the current aero. » With this fifth position, he climbs to fifth place in the World Championship, overtaking his future teammate Brad Binder with a total of 209 points.

Looking ahead to the anticipated final in Barcelona, Acosta prepares to fight for the title of best driver KTM of the season, an ambitious objective for the young man of 20 years who continues to prove his potential on the world stage.