Dani Pedrosa delivered a frank analysis of KTM’s MotoGP season and the young prodigy Pedro Acosta. The man who has become a rising star of Spanish motorcycling is going through a year of intense learning in the premier category, and Pedrosa, as a key figure in KTM’s development and mentor, provided details of this progression.
Asked what is missing Acosta to achieve victories this season, Pedrosa was clear: “ what is he missing? We have to help him a little with the bike, that’s obvious. The changes we have made since the summer have helped him, and he has shown it in the last few races. But against Ducati riders, more experience is needed. » This season, Acosta has already won four podiums, but the consistency to claim the title remains to be perfected.
Dani Pedrosa did not hide on Todocircuito his admiration for the way in which Acosta adapts and grows in his first season in MotoGP: “ I was pleasantly surprised by his debut. He takes more and more leadership in the team. Next year, with the official team, he will make a big jump. » The veteran underlines here to what extent Acostawho will join the official team KTM in 2025, is poised to take on an even more central role.
Dani Pedrosa : « we had to make radical changes in the middle of the season to return to optimal performance level »
What distinguishes Acostaaccording to Pedrosait’s his ability to maintain a methodical and careful approach in MotoGP: “ what he asks above all, is not to change the bike too much during the race. He wants to learn the circuits and adapt without too many technical modifications. » This approach demonstrates the maturity of the young driver, preferring consistency to risky technical adjustments.
KTMfor his part, had to adjust his bike to remain competitive with the developments of other teams: “ we had to make radical changes in the middle of the season to return to optimal performance levels, and Peter his in tirer profit. » Thanks to this synergy between Acosta and the team, the future looks promising for the young Spanish driver.
