Pedro Acosta has been linked to Ducati in 2027 after reportedly signing a contract with the factory team.
Acosta intends to leave KTM In the year With his contract expiring in 2026, the Spaniard is frustrated by the Austrian outfit’s lackluster bike.
Has Pedro Acosta lived up to his reputation so far in his MotoGP career?
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In the second half of 2025, he will have 12 podiums, including the Sprint race Acosta called the season a ‘lost year of life.’. He wants to win races in MotoGP, and he doesn’t believe that. KTM It can give him the tools to do that.
The 21-year-old tried to break his KTM contract in 2025, but Dorna blocked the move as they wanted the riders to honor their deal. VR46 are very interested. Acosta Since last year, it seems that it will be pushed directly to the factory Ducati group.
Ducati executives feel ‘forced’ to sign Pedro Acosta on ‘injury prevention strategy’
Marc Marquez foiled the plan to sign Rossi Acosta In VR46. Cervera’s ante could have limited the KTM rider’s move to Ducati, but he chose not to, with the other Spaniard being seen as a successor in MotoGP.
Márquez’s seal of approval has secured the Bologna Bullets’ driver pairing for 2027, with Acosta set to replace Francesco Bagnaia. This approach could be seen as cruel, especially as the Italian has not been given the chance to revive his form in 2026.
However, as reported from Motorsport.comDucati executives took this route for ‘damage prevention’ in the MotoGP rider market and moved quickly to secure Acosta’s signature.
The ‘urgency of the market’, with Marquez signing a new contract and the demands that came with it, ‘forced’ Ducati bosses to find a ‘top level rider’. Now they’ve got their man in Acosta.
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Pedro Acosta talks about the future of MotoGP between Ducati links.
Rumored to be bound for Ducati Factory Red, Acosta said he hasn’t spoken to any teams about 2027..
This directly contradicts what the manager said about the future. Albert Valera Acosta said he won’t wait until he’s tried. To confirm the 2027 contract.
According to the report, after Valera decided to leave KTM, he seemed to act quickly to secure the rider’s future. It also seems that the Austrian outfit has signed a successor
Alex Marquez is set to join KTM. Gresini wants to drive for the factory team in 2027. He will be paired with Maverick Vinales, who looks set to replace Brad Binder.
