Pedro Acosta is setting records in MotoGP in 2026, but not in the way he expected, as he continues to wait for a win.
of KTM Rider has been producing some good results on RC16 since the second half of 2025. Acosta had the wrong idea Before the summer break and this change of mindset from the Austrian GP 12 stages, including the Sprints.
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since then, Acosta KTM is far and away the third highest rider in the standings behind the two factory Aprilias. He finished second in Thailand and third in Austin, but is still looking for his first Grand Prix win.
Acosta won the Sprint in ThailandIt marks his first race win of any kind in MotoGP. however, Carl Fogarty doesn’t think Acosta is a race winner. It does not take Sprint winners into consideration.
Pedro Acosta ‘worse’ Colin Edwards’ record for most stages without a win
With 12 MotoGP podiums, Acosta has now tied Colin Edwards for the record for most podium finishes without a win. The latter won two World Superbike titles, but did not claim victory in the premier class.
According to journalist Dennis Noyes, this act ‘exasperated’ Acosta. Speaking on Paddock Pass PodcastHe said he was desperate to end his winless run.
“The one thing that makes Acosta worse is that everybody’s talking about tying Colin Edwards to a rider with a lot of podiums without a win.
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“I’ll add to that, he has 12 platforms in 44 starts. Colin Edwards had four platforms in 196 starts, so I don’t see a lot of similarities there.”
“And he couldn’t refuse to celebrate that victory. In fact, he didn’t allow it at Park Ferme to show that he was happy to beat Marc Marquez because of the penalty.”
“And I think that really shows that he’s looking at the long game. He’s thinking of himself as fighting for the championship. Not this year, I don’t think so, but next year at Ducati. He’s got to get his first win.”
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What Marc Marquez said to Pedro Acosta after the Thai sprint victory
Acosta’s first Sprint victory did not come without controversy. Marc Marquez staged a late dive bomb in the final corner to send the KTM rider wide on the penultimate lap.
The Ducati rider forced Acosta off the track and was told to reclaim his position, handing the victory to his compatriot.
Neil Hodgson felt Marquez deserved the punishment.Saying that the former did not reach Cervera Ant. He accepted the penalty and showed great respect to his opponent.
Marquez was satisfied with second place in Thailand. And congratulations to Acosta at Park Firme. The 33-year-old went on to win the Sprint in Goiania, but did not score a Grand Prix podium this year.
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