Jorge Lorenzo has been vocal in his support for Maverick Vinales but now says he is ‘superior’ to Pedro Acosta.
Ahead of the start of the 2026 MotoGP season, George Lorenzo And Maverick Vinales He cooperated with the decision, which shocked Paddock.
The five-time MotoGP world champion has decided to work with Vinales as a full-time performance coach for the Tech 3 rider.
While working together, Lorenzo Vinales identified that he needs to work on his ‘mental aspect’. Contrary to its technical specifications.
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Lorenzo believes that people ‘confuse talent with results’
In an interview with SportsLorenzo has made some strange comments suggesting Vinales is ‘superior’ to Acosta.
Throughout the 2025 season, Viñales has been plagued by the shoulder injury he suffered at the German Grand Prix. But now re-qualified, Lorenzo aims to be the ‘best KTM’ by the end of 2026.
Acosta is a clear target behind Vinales’ camp as #12 and #99 have clear goals this season.
Lorenzo said, “These statements were very controversial because people confused talent with results.
“At no time did I say Maverick’s results were better than Acosta’s, it’s just that Maverick’s talent, his ability to ride a motorcycle, his natural speed, in my opinion, is superior and superior to Pedro’s. But that doesn’t mean his results are better, that’s where we are now.”
“We will try to make Maverick the best KTM by the end of the year.”
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Jorge Lorenzo made a bet with Pedro Acosta’s manager
Prior to the 2026 season, Lorenzo reveals that he made a serious bet with Acosta’s manager.Albert Valera.
The bet consists of ‘dinner for each race who will finish first’. Lorenzo has shown faith in his old rival Vinales as he believes he will beat Acosta in 2026.
Lorenzo has previously commented on the ‘tension’ between Vinales and Acosta. After the three-day Sepang MotoGP test.
The Spaniard believes there is tension between the two Spaniards as they are ‘on the same level’ heading into the new MotoGP season.
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