Pedro Acosta was undoubtedly the revelation of the 2024 season MotoGP. Promoted to the premier class, after having got his hands on the Moto2 title, the rookie and protégé of KTM did not take long to get noticed. During the opening round of the season, in Qatar, the Spaniard already showed that he was not afraid, by fighting with Marc Marquez.
A champion he faced again a little later, in Austin (USA), where he took his first podium in the premier class, after just two races. A feat among others, which left KTM with no choice but to promote him to its official team for the 2025 season.
The brand is, however, facing a major financial crisis, and its long-term future in MotoGP is uncertain. It has therefore emerged that the 'Shark of Mazarron' is looking for an alternative in case things go wrong.
Guest at the Ranch of Valentino Rossi At the beginning of January, to participate in the 100 km race of champions, the Iberian would have exchanged with the number 46 about a transfer. According to information revealed by the Italian media, The Gazette Dello Sport, Rossi and Acosta would have had a discussion "between four eyes".
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Pedro Acosta at VR46, the ideal deal
They apparently discussed the possible signing of Pedro Acosta in the team of the nine-time world champion, Pertamina Enduro VR46. Nothing concrete for the moment, even if this signing seems to be an ideal option.
As a reminder, VR46 now has an official Ducati machine, the GP25, considered the most powerful bike on the grid.
However, it is difficult to imagine that the KTM factory could part with a rider that it has been training for years, and in whom it places so much hope. And this goes both ways, since Pedro Acosta has often confirmed his goal of becoming the first KTM champion in MotoGP.
Recently, the father of the youngest rider of the 2024 season, confided to the PaddockGP site that his son kept full confidence in KTM and its project for the coming season, keeping the ambition of beating Ducati in Orange.
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