Pedro Acosta’s relationship with Ducati has strengthened in recent weeks. The KTM sensation is a contender for the seat currently held by Francesco Bagnaia.
Marc Marquez has agreed to stay at DucatiBut Bagnaia is vulnerable after a baffling 2025 fallout that looked set to damage his relationship with the club.
David Tardozzi says Acosta is a future champion.And while Ducati faces competition to sign him, they currently offer a very attractive package.
Is there a better rider to sign for Ducati?
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It is reported that Acosta accepts any offer from DucatiMarquez’s extension could swallow most of their budget.
Jorge Lorenzo Ducati and Pedro Acosta suspected of ‘crossing paths’
MotoGP legend George Lorenzo He was asked about the rumor during his presentation Stringer. Acosta is represented by Albert Valera, who managed Lorenzo during his MotoGP career.
The three-time premier class champion is indirectly the KTM Setting up after becoming a trainer for Tech3’s Maverick Vinales rider.
to speak As In March last year, Acosta said he wanted to ‘test’ Ducati, despite being given a frame of reference by KTM. The Spaniard didn’t win a MotoGP race after two seasons, but scored 10 podiums.
Who would win as teammates, Francesco Bagnaia or Pedro Acosta?
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Lorenzo Acosta, Valera et al Ducati Boss Luigi D’Aligny will ‘finally’ get a deal.
“I was invited to a party the KTM guys were having in Austria,” he said. “The truth is he’s very hungry, and I think KTM is a bit of a dark horse.
“He’s incredibly hungry for victory, and the bike isn’t bad at all, I’ve seen Pedro’s statements that he doesn’t have much faith in KTM and prefers to be on Ducati.
It’s the most complete bike of the last five years, that’s undeniable. Pedro is very intelligent, manager Albert Valera is very intelligent, and Dali Igna is very intelligent. Their paths may eventually cross.
Will Pedro Acosta sign a one-year deal with VR46 before joining Ducati?
Valera gave a lot of hints Acosta leaves KTM. He did not mention them by name when discussing the rider’s options for 2027.
In fact, there were some whispers Acosta has already signed for DucatiAlthough this may be premature.
Closely related to VR46 in 2025, Acosta could join Ducati’s satellite team. In the beginning. In the year It will be a one-year contract with a view to promoting it in 2028.
Valera is prioritizing the trip to the factory, but as the rider repeatedly says, winning is his only concern. The rule changes could threaten Ducati’s dominance, but they have proved to be MotoGP’s standout feat in recent years.
