The sporting future of Pedro Acosta, one of the young gems of MotoGP, is at the heart of a turmoil linked to the financial difficulties of KTM. The insolvency procedure initiated by KTM AG has highlighted the fragility of the Austrian brand's MotoGP project and has opened up new perspectives for the young Spaniard.
The recent insolvency proceedings initiated by KTM
AG has raised concerns in the MotoGP paddock, despite assurances about the safety of its racing program. With a colossal debt of one billion euros, speculation is rife, and the future of the Austrian manufacturer in the premier category is not without questions. Among the hot topics, the case of Pedro Acostathe Spanish nugget of KTMattracts all the attention.
According to GPOne.com, Ducati would have approached
Albert Valerathe manager ofAcostato explore medium-term possibilities. Although KTM remains officially engaged until the end of his contract with Dorna in 2027, doubts about its financial capacity to maintain a competitive program encourage Ducati to consider options to strengthen its structure with Acosta.
And KTM was to leave MotoGP after 2025,
Ducati could not offer
Acosta that a place in one of its satellite teams, is Gresini Racingeither
VR46. The latter had already tried to recruit the Spaniard without success in the past. However, the prospect of collaborating with the Italian brand and having access to a Desmosedici, even in a satellite team, could be an interesting opportunity for Acosta.
Pedro Acosta: loyalty to KTM, but with caution
Despite these rumors, Pedro Acosta remains faithful to KTMwho was a key player in his rise to MotoGP. The Spaniard has long-standing support from the Austrian brand, and an immediate transfer does not appear to be on the agenda. However, in the current context of financial uncertainty, it is natural for those around him to consider fallback plans.
The situation of KTM has been under close surveillance since the announcement of the insolvency. Although the MotoGP department has been presented as “excluded” from the ongoing restructuring, the massive debt leaves doubts over the long-term viability of its program. Recent statements by
KTM et Red Bullits major partner, are intended to be reassuring, but they do not completely dispel concerns.
The future of KTM in MotoGP is a major issue for the championship. The potential departure of such an important player would have profound repercussions on the balance of the grid. For talents like Acostait is imperative to evaluate all possible options in order to guarantee a stable and competitive career in an environment as demanding as MotoGP.
So, while
KTM sails through troubled waters,
Pedro Acosta remains loyal to its current team, but keeps a cautious eye on alternative opportunities, with
Ducati in ambush
Pedro Acosta
