The KTM driver recalls that Maverick Viñales is “very talented”, but also underlines the good level of the orange motorcycle in Qatar on Sunday.
A KTM RC16 led a Grand Prix in 2025: that of Maverick Viñales, leading to Lusail before being beaten by Marc Marquez. Second on arrival, he finally finished 14th after a 16 -second penalty for tire pressure lower than the minimum values required.
Pilot of the Austrian brand recently, Viñales was not expected at this level. Rather, it was Brad Binder or Pedro Acosta. This one was asked about the performance of his compatriot in Qatar. And he didn’t fail to highlight the boy’s abilities, but not only.
“We know he is very talented. He was able to try to win races with all the motorcycles on which he went up ”first recalled Acosta. “He was the sixth, was fourth in the first round. Not a lot of motorcycles in front of him from the start. We know how fast it can be when it puts end to end. »»
The young Spaniard also explains that this time, the RC16 was relieved of certain concerns encountered since the start of the season. “There he had no vibrations. These are small details that count. He did a super good race. And we have not seen it that at home: you can also be fast like the others when you don’t have these big vibrations. It’s a good sign. I would like it to be better but I am also happy for him. He deserves it. »»
“An acceptable race”
Arrived eighth, Acosta believes that he had a race « acceptable ». “I had exactly the same feeling as last year, no vibrations or things like. We could see that when we don’t have many problems, we can be fast. »» Disappeared vibrations without being able to explain it, because there is “No change on the motorcycle”.
” Happy “ From her sensations, Acosta believes he has slowed down by her starting position (12th on the grid). Without that, he could have “Be in the top-5”. “Good signs” Before taking the direction of the Spanish Grand Prix.
