Pedro Acosta is now one of the most sought after riders on the MotoGP grid and the Spaniard is set to move on in 2027.
of KTM After withdrawing from Moto2 in 2024, Star is putting pressure on the manufacturer to give him a winning bike without winning a race in the premier class.
These frustrations made him consider his future life, as Acosta tried to void the contract. In the year By mid-2025. Dorna’s intervention and KTM’s refusal to negotiate an exit clause has kept the Spaniard in Austria for 2026.
VR46 He was very interested in the 21-year-old Acosta Close contact with the team owner and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.
David Tardozzi thinks Pedro Acosta is keeping KTM ‘in mind’ between VR46 links
If no agreement can be reached for 2026, Rossi’s interest in Acosta remains. He is looking to move the Spaniard as he puts pressure on KTM to deliver a competitive bike.
VR46 has a seat in 2027, while Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli are under contract at the end of 2026. Acosta wants to drive Ducati And the fastest bike is just focused on the grid.
When asked about the rumor, Ducati team manager David Tardozi They spoke Engine online The MotoGP rider market will take ‘more time’ to kick into gear and Acosta is keeping the current team ‘in mind’.
“Today more than ever, everyone is talking,” he said. “Pedro (Acosta) talked to VR46, but I think KTM is definitely in mind.
“But I reiterate that this is a time when everyone is talking, so I’m not going to give too much credence to some of the rumors. I think it’s going to take a little more time to figure out who’s going where.”
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Could Pedro Acosta be bound for Ducati in 2027?
Uccio Salucci says VR46 will do everything to sign Acosta for 2027. The team is pushing for his signature, but he could go elsewhere in the Borgo Panigale setup.
It is said that Acosta has signed a contract with Ducati for 2027. With Francesco Bagnaia under pressure to take his place, the Spaniard may have agreed to replace him.
Acosta’s partnership with Marc Marquez, one of MotoGP’s talents, is formidable. Having the nine-time winner on his side could be the impetus he needs to become a race winner and champion.
But that is not completely set in stone. KTM offered to Marquezin what would be the perfect replacement for Acosta.
