The young Spanish MotoGP prodigy, Pedro Acosta, gave a candid testimony on the difficulties encountered by KTM this season. In an interview the rookie pointed out a too haphazard development approach which harmed his performances. For him, knowing when to say stop is the key to progress…
Pedro AcostaMotoGP rookie, gave an honest reflection on the challenges he faced this season with KTM and how he learned to say “stop” when developments did not prove effective. The young Spaniard, despite his 20 anstook risks to aim for the best results and experienced a year marked by mistakes and readjustments, but also by valuable lessons.
« We tried a lot of things, too many in factand in MotoGP you don't have much time to test all that“, confided Acosta in an interview with Speedweek. He explains how KTMin its search for performance, got lost in the abundance of tests and trials: “ I think we got a little lost there. I said, “Gentlemen, that’s enough.” At some point we had to take a step back, it was the smartest decision, even if it hurt. » A necessary questioning in a sport where every detail counts.
Pedro Acosta: « I took it for granted that what they brought was systematically better. But this is not always the case »
During the Grand Prix at Silverstone, KTM compared old and new parts, which further hindered the motorcycle's progress. Acosta underlines : ” I took it for granted that what they brought was systematically better. But that's not always the case, that's why everything is tested. » This moment of clarity allowed him to understand that he had to be selfish, dare to say “stop” and not pursue uncertain solutions.
He also explains that decisions are made as a team, but that its role is crucial: “ I took too long to say that we shouldn't try so many things. If you don't know exactly, it's better to stop and try something else.. »
Acosta now sees the competitiveness of KTM in a new light, and is optimistic: “ with Binder, Viñales, Bastianini and me next year, we have a high level castu, with riders who already know MotoGP. We have information that will help us move forward. »
