Paul Trevathan, Pedro Acosta's team principal, has expressed boundless admiration for the young Spaniard's unique talents in MotoGP. In his debut season in 2024, Acosta dazzled the paddock with nine podiums in sprints and Grands Prix, finishing just two points behind teammate Brad Binder, making him the best rookie since Fabio Quartararo in 2019.
Pedro Acostathe prodigy of
KTMcaptivated the world of MotoGP from his rookie season in 2024, achieving nine podiums in sprints and Grands Prix. With an attractive final ranking – seventh in the championship – he demonstrated abilities rarely seen at this high level of competition.
Paul Trevathanteam leaderAcostais amazed by the unique talent of his pilot. “ Other riders could ride his bike with the same setup, but they wouldn't be able to do what he does. Pedro could probably ride their bike and get the same results. It is incredibly adaptable “, he confides to Crash.net.
Acosta does not consider himself a classic athlete, but a pure pilot. « He doesn't want to run a marathon or become a professional cyclist. His training is dedicated to motorcycles. He practices many disciplines, which strengthens his ability to adapt “, explain
Trevathan.
Paul Trevathan : «
he said to me: “When I need you, I will tell you. But first let me do what I can.” »
This philosophy translates on the track into an ability to get the most out of a bike, even an imperfect one. “ Pedro doesn't expect a perfect motorcycle. He knows how to compensateand that is fantastic. As a technician, have a driver who can always find that extra 10% is amazing. »
The maturity ofAcosta impresses as much as his talent. Trevathan underlines his calm attitude in the box: “ he never gets excited. Although, of course,
his discussions can be lively, he remains exemplary professional. He never points out mistakes. »
Pedro Acosta adopts a methodical approach: “
he said to me: “When I need you, I will tell you. But first let me do what I can. »It's a learning curve for me too. If I change something and it improves by half a second, is it because of the bike or him ? »
Trevathan compare Acosta has
Marc Marquez in its ability to transcend technical limits: “ if a brand loses a rider like him, the bike goes back to normal. It's difficult for a company to understand this phenomenon, but Pedro is unique. »
With an already remarkable first season, the young Spaniard has established himself as an essential figure in MotoGP, a rider capable of marking his era.
