The rumors keep swirling: Pedro Acosta could well be the next big move in the MotoGP market. The KTM star is increasingly linked to Ducati, to the point that some already envision him succeeding Francesco Bagnaia should the situation change. And this scenario is no longer far-fetched, especially for Jorge Lorenzo.
Marc Marquez chose to stay at Ducatiand its status is now indisputable. Extending it would absorb a large part of Borgo Panigale's budget, but no one disputes its strategic priority.
However, Francis Bagnaia appears more vulnerable. His 2025 season, marked by an unexpected drop in performance and internal tensions, has left its mark. Ducati He never publicly closed the door, but the signals sent in recent months no longer exude absolute certainty.
Dance what contexts, Peter Acosta represents the ideal alternative: young, aggressive, ambitious, and already considered a future champion by Davide Tardozzi itself. Ducati today it remains the most attractive offer on the grid, both technically and symbolically.
Guest on the show The Width, Jorge Lorenzo He was asked about these rumors. And the former three-time MotoGP champion did not dismiss the possibility.
Represented at the time by Albert Valera, today manager ofAcosta, Lorenzo knows the key players in this case perfectly. He is also closely monitoring the situation, given his close ties to... KTM through his role with Maverick Vinales.
And he uttered this thought-provoking phrase: Pedro is very intelligent, his manager Albert Valera is very intelligent, and Dall'Igna is very intelligent. Their paths might eventually cross. »
Jorge Lorenzo: “ The Ducati is the most accomplished motorcycle in history, and Pedro Acosta has an incredible thirst for victory. »
It's difficult to be any clearer without making anything official. Lorenzo also recalled the sporting reality: It's the most accomplished motorcycle of the last five years, that's undeniable. »
And regarding Acosta : " He has an incredible thirst for victory. »
Acosta He still hasn't won a MotoGP Grand Prix after two full seasons, but his ten podium finishes demonstrate his undiminished potential. Yet, last March, he admitted he'd like to "try" a Ducati, if only to compare his experience with that lived at KTM.
Their manager Albert Valera Moreover, he has never shown a definitive attachment to the Austrian brand when discussing the future in 2027. Some even go so far as to whisper that an agreement with Ducati would already be in place, a still premature hypothesis, but revealing of the current climate.
An intermediate scenario is circulating: a passage through VR46 via a one-year contract, before an official promotion in 2028. A strategy already seen, a way to prepare for the future.bagnaia without skipping any steps.
Valera would prefer a factory handlebar. Acosta He has repeated it several times: his priority is victory.
And today, despite the uncertainties linked to the future 2027 regulations, Ducati The Desmosedici remains the technical benchmark in MotoGP. Even if the balance could change, it remains the machine to beat.
The real question is therefore no longer whether Ducati is interested in AcostaNor even if Acosta is interested in DucatiThe question is when their paths will cross. And if we believe Jorge LorenzoThis moment could arrive sooner than expected.
