Pedro Acosta continues to work wonders on the KTM RC16 as he finished sixth at the Italian Grand Prix. Arguably he deserved better, but the bike’s lack of power is precisely the reason it will be released in 2027.
The Spaniard constantly complains to the rest of the field about the RC16’s lack of speed. Acosta says the bike is paying off for everyone at KTM. After finishing ninth in the sprint race.
The 21-year-old has improved his brake strength by Italian Grand PrixStruggle with Mark Marquez For fourth place. Acosta His talent awaited him in the debate, but he could only do so with his lack of speed on the bike.
Pedro Acosta’s shocking lack of pace for Marc Marquez is the reason he moved from KTM to Ducati.
On lap eight, Acosta pulled ahead of Marquez. It was here that the RC16’s lack of power was exposed, as Ducati The rider passed by in turn.
Gresini rider Fermin Aldeguer pulled away with his compatriot on the straight to bring them three wide. He couldn’t get his movement to stick to Acosta in the first corner, but he occasionally spun him into turn two, making his way down the road. KTM Star in a flash to P6.
Its braking quality is unquestionable, but on a bike that’s embarrassingly slow, the Acosta can do a lot. That’s why he’s leaving KTM in 2027.
Acosta is joining Ducati. Next season, in collaboration with Marquez. The Italian showed GP Shark what to expect from the Borgo Pangale outfit – a fast bike that can get him to the front of the grid.
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The Spaniard has already had great battles with Marquez in 2026, but most of the time his RC16 has let him down and left him to follow the Ducatis. KTM couldn’t find an answer for the lack of speed, which eventually prompted their star rider to jump ship.
Acosta wants a fast bike, and the one that takes him to the race will win and fight for the championship. He is fourth in the standings in 2026, but 70 points behind Marco Bezecchi, who has yet to win a Grand Prix.
MotoGP fans think Acosta is a very interesting rider On the grid, and with a Ducati behind him, he can reach the heights that many support to reach. Now, as Mugello has amply proved, the KTM has it.
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