Reports suggest Pedro Acosta will join Marc Marquez at the factory Ducati team next year and the former boss of the seven-time MotoGP world champion praised the young Murcia for his ‘brave decision’.
Being a successful rider in the grand scheme of things in the premier class is tough at the best of times, even more so when you have Mark Marquez Having the same garage as you.
The Spaniard’s former foe is known for his pure prowess in MotoGP prototypes. Honda, Dani PedrosaIt has already been highlighted How Marquez takes energy from his teammates Only at his post-victory party with the team.
however, Pedro Acosta seems ready for this taskA report in early January indicated that he had signed a contract to become a factory rider. Ducati A new era in MotoGP is set to take effect in 2027.
Will Pedro Acosta be Marc Marquez’s strong teammate?
Alberto Puig tips his hat to Pedro Acosta as he backs himself against Marc Marquez at Ducati next year
Honda HRC boss in an interview with Diario AS after the first round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Thailand Alberto Puig He praised Acosta’s confidence to compete with Marquez at Ducati next year.
Puig pointed out that Acosta deserves to be in the same conversation with MotoGP legendsBefore adding how impressed the Catalan is with Acosta’s future plans.
He said: “Acosta is a very good rider and I understand that he wants to measure himself against the best and with the same equipment, which is his right, I mean he has made that a priority and it’s totally respectable.
“Everybody knows what he wants for himself, and there’s nothing to say about it. He showed courage and made a bold decision.”
“At the same time, he tried to protect the winning horse, which is Ducati, the priority. We will see how the bike will do next year.
“If he’s right, we’ll see in the future, but he’s a smart guy. To tell you the truth, there are few brave people here.”
They tried to force him to move to Ducati bikes midway through last season. Acosta believes he has what it takes to beat Marquez. Just as he is given the same machine.
MotoGP fans will be delighted to see a fierce battle between two top riders at Borgo Panigale after they have already parted company. It’s unfortunate that Francesco Bagnaia isn’t a threat to Marquez. In the year 2025
Has Pedro Acosta lived up to his reputation so far in his MotoGP career?
Francesco Bagnaia may have landed on his feet following the Ducati move by Pedro Acosta.
Following reports that it is expected to buy the Ducati Acosta in 2027, Bagnaia has signed a four-year contract to join Aprilia.
At the Thai Grand Prix, Aprilia showed unprecedented dominance during the Italian constructor’s history, and the departure of the #63 from the Borgo Panigale may indeed have been a blessing in disguise.
Of course, a new era of technical regulations will make the performance of this year’s Aprilia prototype completely exhausting, but Noelle’s direction indicates that they have the right team of engineers and technicians to succeed in the years to come.
Aprilia Star Marco Bezecchi admitted that it would be good to cooperate with Bagnaia Next year, but the official confirmation of the move has not yet come down.
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