Jorge Lorenzo has drawn direct comparisons between Pedro Acosta and MotoGP legend Casey Stoner, praising the Murcian rider’s ability to get the most out of sub-optimal prototype machinery.
Casey Stoner’s 2007 title win b Ducati In the premier class, the Bullets of Bologna is most famous for being the first taste of the year-end silverware, but it is also celebrated as one of the best single-season performances in extreme cycling.
What a war! 😍 How far is Pedro Acosta from Marc Marquez in his skills?
The legendary Australian recalls how he somehow managed to retain the title despite pressure from Valentino Rossi. A bike that was being ‘eaten alive’ on the straights Due to the lack of engine power.
About the same thing Pedro Acosta This year, he was brutally close to a heroic Grand Prix victory in MotoGP, just for him. KTM Prototype to take it down at a crucial time.
Jorge Lorenzo: 2026 Pedro Acosta is showing shades of 2007’s Casey Stoner.
In the post-Hungarian Grand Prix of Duralvita Podcast, three-time MotoGP world champion George Lorenzo Acosta has detailed how he is currently showing the shadows Stoner Because of his achievements on the KTM bike.
Does Marc Marquez think Pedro Acosta will challenge him at Ducati in 2027? 👀
“I think Pedro Stoner is at the top now compared to when he was riding the Ducati,” said the Palma-born former rider.
In the year In 2007-2008 he was leading the way on Ducati and fighting for victory. It is setting the pace in 2021–2023. In other words, he is in trouble. According to Marquez, Pedro is lucky not to be on a Ducati.
Co-host and former rider Ruben Xaus then explained how Acosta felt he was becoming a complete rider as he was forced to give 110% every weekend to achieve the same results.
Confirming his move to Ducati, Xaus expects him to continue to put in a lot of effort, “The thing is, Pedro is improving thanks to that. Pedro is putting in a lot of effort.”
“It’s not like he’s going to win races just by smoking cigarettes, but on a day when he’s not at his best, he’s going to have a comfort level where he’s going to be up front, unlike now.
“On days when he’s not at his best, he’s at the back of the pack, he’s suffering a lot and taking big risks, but as we’ve said before, he’s been able to jump in quality. Pedro gets better every day, improves every day and does better every day. Marc is at his peak.
Lorenzo then concluded by voicing his concerns over Marquez’s rehabilitation in future campaigns, saying, “It’s going to go very downhill. Because the injuries are too much or you start to lose a little bit of your reflexes or your fitness.”
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