Pedro Acosta beaten by Marc Márquez in Hungary: "I tried everything"

Beaten by Marc Márquez after a close battle, Pedro Acosta finishes second in the Hungarian Grand Prix and achieves a second consecutive podium finish.

Pedro Acosta gave it his all. The KTM rider from Spain admitted to giving everything against an untouchable Márquez this Sunday: I tried everything. It was a good battle, I hope everyone enjoyed it. I really had 100% of my package, I had a good pace. »

During the opening laps, Pedro Acosta, second on the grid for this 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, took the lead and extended his advantage. The Shark of Mazarron began to believe in a first victory in the premier class before the reigning world champion found his rhythm.

Despite the defeat, the overall result remains largely positive for the young driver, who achieves a second consecutive podium finish and confirms his progress in the championship.

Acosta doesn't hide the difficulty of the weekend: It really wasn't easy. "Before thinking about what comes next, the Spanish driver intends to take a breather:" We're going to try to rest a little bit at home and recharge our batteries for Brno (Czech Republic. Editor's note). »

Two podium finishes in a row, a momentum to maintain — the message is clear: We need to continue like this. "With a first Grand Prix victory in sight for Pedro Acosta."

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