Pedro Acosta regularly expresses his frustrations with the level of KTM machinery, but his latest comments regarding the Austrian brand’s 2026 bike are encouraging.
Even with Pedro Acosta’s move to Ducati seems completeThe Spaniard still has another season to match with KTM.
In the year Having joined the Austrian outfit at the start of their rookie campaign in 2024, Acosta As a leader, he regularly showed himself to cement the tools KTM Compared to the likes, there is not much experience, but it is stable Brad Binder And Maverick Vinales.
It caused a lot of frustration on his side, and Acosta has publicly stated his desire to leave KTM several times. In the past.
However, ahead of what looks to be his final campaign in KTM colours, Acosta has set his tone for a more positive outlook on the upcoming season.
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Pedro Acosta praised the tire management of KTM’s new bike for the 2026 MotoGP season
During his media briefing following the conclusion of the two-day Test in Thailand, Acosta shared his optimism about the upcoming season.
His words were in stark contrast to what we heard from the Spaniard after the first pre-season test in Sepang. Acosta predicted a ‘tough year’ at KTM. After seeing Alex Marquez’s amazing race simulations in Malaysia.
However, he told reporters in Buriram via Via. GPON“The tests weren’t bad. I’m very happy with my time attack this morning and where I was. It was in the top 5, which is normally our goal. I’m not far from the leaders.”
Acosta then touched on the improvements he made during the race simulation in Thailand, adding, “In the afternoon, I worked on the race simulation, which went well.
“is true. Aprilia And Ducati It looks great, but I’m really happy because we have to do 24-25 laps without damaging the tires. There is a big difference compared to last year. That’s why I’m happy.
Tire wear was one of KTM’s biggest issues. It is encouraging to hear the young Murcian praise the work done by KTM behind the scenes during the winter break during the 2025 MotoGP campaign.
KTM recorded the highest number of laps in the MotoGP pre-season Buriram
Acosta’s satisfaction with KTM’s new iteration of the RC16 can be attributed to the extensive data their riders were able to gather during the Buriram test.
Of the constructors on the grid, the Austrian constructor logged the furthest distance, with Acosta and his factory counterpart Brad Binder both recording 141 laps of the Buriram International Circuit each.
The upcoming campaign is shaping up to be a defining year for the South African in terms of his future in the division.
Maverick Vinales and Alex Marquez are expected to be part of the factory KTM lineup In the year In 2027, that means Binder will have to show he still has what it takes to compete among the best riders in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
If he fails to do so, it could mark the last year of South Africa’s representation at the premier level for the foreseeable future.
