KTM boss Pete Baier praised Pedro Acosta after watching the KTM rider’s battle with Marc Marquez at the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Last weekend, the 2026 MotoGP season continued with the Hungarian Grand Prix, which takes place around the Balaton Park circuit.
After recovering from injury at Mugello, seven-time world champion Marquez heads into Hungary as favourite.
Marquez ended up winning both races As presented in the Balaton Park Statement Performance.
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Pete Baier likes what he saw when Pedro Acosta realized during his battle with Marc Marquez.
Acosta He finished second Marquez in both the Sprint and Grand Prix, drawing praise from KTM motorsport director Beyer.
According to the 53-year-old man Acosta was ‘fantastic’ in his battle with Marquez..
He then said the 22-year-old showed ‘maturity’ when he realized P2 was the best he could manage on the day.
As reported Speed week, Bearer “In both races, Pedro was fighting with Marc Marquez and both gained ten seconds on the third-placed rider in the GP race, which is really commendable.
It was further proof of what a great job Pedro is doing at the moment: you have to watch the whole weekend to understand how strong Pedro was.
It was there from the beginning. As he has done recently, he rode confidently and flawlessly into Q2. Placing the bike in the front row helped him efficiently. When you’re already in the lead, you simply have other options.
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“Then two races at the same time from start to finish, very fast and calm again with Marc without a single mistake. That was amazing,” added Behrer.
“Pedro was able to cycle for three days on his bike and make the most of the situation.
“And – on top of that – he had the speed to fight hard with Marc Marquez, and he was the best to manage that second place with the maturity to understand at the right time.”
After a strong performance in Hungary, Acosta now has 132 points, which is fourth, six points behind VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Meanwhile, Marquez, who is fresh from his double win, is ranked fifth with 108 points.
The 2026 MotoGP campaign continues next weekend with the Czech Grand Prix, which takes place at the Masaryk circuit.
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