Pedro Acosta, nicknamed the “Shark of Mazarrón”, recently gave an interview to speedweek. com. Far from just talking about MotoGP, the young Spanish prodigy revealed more personal aspects of his life and passions, offering a refreshing insight into his personality.
Asked what could rival MotoGP in terms of passion, Acosta replied without hesitation: “ Moto2! But seriously, that's how it is. I don't really have many hobbies. My life revolves around motorcycles. I also really like doing motocross, but otherwise I don't know how to do anything else. » This response highlights how motorcycling is at the heart of his life, leaving little room for other interests.
For Acosta, the Paddock is not only a place of competition, but also a real family. “ Let's just say I grew up here. The Paddock was my playground and with the guys from the Rookies Cup, whether they were drivers or mechanics, I have a good relationship that continues. This is my natural environment. » This statement shows to what extent he has been anchored in this environment since a young age.
When it comes to partying, Peter Acosta chooses your partner carefully: “ among the MotoGP guys I would choose George Martin. We have a good relationship and we know each other quite well. Also because we have the same manager. » However, he specifies that his true friends are rare and precious, citing Alex Escrig like his best friend in the Paddock, someone he considers almost like a brother.
Pedro Acosta likes Toprak Razgatlioglu but not MotoE at all!
On the question of the possible arrival of Toprak Razgatlioglu in MotoGP, Acosta is complimentary: “ he is certainly one of the most talented drivers in history. What he does in Superbike, especially with the front wheel, is in another league. » Concerning MotoE electric motorcycles, however, he is more reserved: “ for me, this has no future. I grew up with the smell of fuel and the noise »
In MotoGP, Peter Acosta relies heavily on his chief engineer, Paul Trevathan, for technical decisions: “ it is not yet possible for me to understand everything, but I want to understand it. It's a process and my goal as a driver is to be even more complete »
When it comes to career planning, Acosta favors a relaxed approach: “ honestly, I don't care about the extras. I have a great manager and a great family who support me. I'm looking for a simple life, the less stress the better. Money doesn't matter »
Peter Acosta embodies not only exceptional talent on the racetrack, but also a simple and authentic philosophy of life. His passion for motorcycles, his attachment to his roots and his desire to live without excessive stress make him a unique and deeply human rider.
