Pedro Acosta's move to Ducati starting in 2027 will go down as one of the biggest shake-ups in the rider market. After six seasons with KTM, the Spaniard has chosen to turn the page and join the manufacturer that is now considered the benchmark in MotoGP. A well-considered decision, which he stands by openly… but without denying everything the Austrian brand has given him.
Interrogé sur motorsport magazine regarding the reasons for his departure, Acosta He didn't try to maintain appearances. His objective has never changed since joining the official team. KTM that holds the top spot. " When I signed with the KTM factory team, I had only one goal: to have a bike capable of winning the championship. It is clear that this motorcycle does not yet exist.And quite honestly, I don't have any more time to waste. »
A powerful statement that perfectly sums up the choice of the "Shark of Mazarrón". At only 23 years, Acosta He believes he has reached the point in his career where potential alone is no longer enough. He now wants the tools to transform his talent into world titles.
While the assessment is harsh from a sporting perspective, the tone remains measured when he discusses KTM. Acosta refuses to talk about a painful breakup. I wouldn't say I'm leaving a part of my life behind. Of course, I have excellent memories of my six years at KTM »
World champion in Moto3, then Moto2, before making his MotoGP debut with the Austrian manufacturer, he acknowledges everything that KTM It allowed him to achieve his goals. His departure does not call into question this shared history.
KTM is not doomed, " I will give my best until the end of the year. "Pedro Acosta assures us
The Spaniard, moreover, does not consider that he is abandoning a weakened team. On the contrary, he is confident in the ability of KTM to bounce back thanks to its new drivers. They are recruiting two highly skilled pilots. They will have a great opportunity to leave with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio »
For AcostaMattighofen still has strong arguments to continue its development, even after losing its star driver. Despite his already confirmed transfer, Pedro Acosta doesn't have his head in the right place yet Ducati.
He has left our Grand Prix to be contested with KTM and a very clear ambition: to secure his first ever MotoGP victory… before leaving the Austrian manufacturer. I'm thrilled about the opportunity that awaits me in 2027. But for now, I'm totally focused on KTM and I'll give it my all until the end of the year."A victory in orange would be the best way to close a chapter that began six years earlier."
The ambition is real, but Acosta He also knows that the task will be difficult. The RC16 has regained competitiveness on some circuits, but it continues to suffer from reliability issues which regularly prevent its pilots from realizing their potential.
The Spaniard is perfectly aware of this. It's difficult with all our problems, but we'll try until the end."Before thinking about winning, you still have to see the checkered flag."
Beyond simply changing manufacturers, the statements of Peter Acosta reflect an evolution in his approach.
Long presented as the prodigy capable of patiently waiting for KTM Having built a world championship-winning motorcycle, he now believes that time is working against him. In MotoGP, where careers can change very quickly, waiting several more seasons would have been a risky gamble.
By joining DucatiHe chose the most direct path to the title fight. Now, one last mission remains: to offer KTM victory still eludes him. If Peter Acosta had managed to secure his first MotoGP victory before his departure, he would leave Mattighofen on a high note, leaving behind not a failure, but the story of a collaboration that revealed one of the greatest talents of his generation.
