Neil Hodgson thinks Pedro Acosta is looking to use Marc Marquez’s rival Valentino Rossi to play mind games ahead of Ducati’s expected alliance for 2027.
Ducati is widely believed to have signed the KTM ace Acosta To replace Francesco Bagnaia in 2027, it will be the next all-Spain team. Marquez. It will also be the first time in MotoGP history that Ducati will not field an Italian in their works team.
Ducati move to sign Acosta for 2027 It’s been no secret in the MotoGP paddock since earlier this year. But the Bullets of Bologna are yet to confirm his departure from KTM as the factory MotoGP teams reach their new joint venture agreement.
Does Marc Marquez think Pedro Acosta will challenge him at Ducati in 2027? 👀
Pedro Acosta claiming to be Valentino Rossi’s man could be a mind game with Marc Marquez.
Marquez Acosta has confirmed that he will join DucatiHowever, after saying “thank you”, the 22-year-old does not have a Desmosedici “at least not yet” after the Balaton Park Sprint battle. Marquez beat Acosta and won the Hungarian Sprint and Grand Prix.
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Hodgson is sure Acosta’s latest comments are subtle hints at a switch to Ducati, the Mazzaron native said. Rossi Although I grew up idolizing Márquez earlier as his hero. Acosta names Kevin Schwantz as a hero of his past.
“The win for Marquez last weekend was more than a point.” Hodgson They spoke TNT Sports. “It’s about the presence he brings to the track. For almost all the riders with him, he’s their hero – especially the younger ones.”
“Even though Pedro Acosta says he’s more of a Valentino Rossi man now, with the start of a waning rivalry, I think both will enjoy the clash in the coming months before they join forces next season.”
But his return to the tournament must be on their minds. When he comes back from injury, he cleans up once again. A typical Marquez weekend.
He destroys them, and it will be in the back of their minds that this could be another time in his special story.
Acosta knows he will have the toughest challenge of his life when he joins Marquez at Ducati in 2027, so the Spaniard will be looking to take advantage of his compatriot’s every advantage he can get before taking on the reigning seven-time MotoGP champion.
It remains to be seen whether Acosta is leaning on Marquez’s strong rivalry with Rossi, as Hodgson said. The 22-year-old’s comments in recent years show his admiration for Marquez and his desire to stand by Rossi’s side could be against him.
In the year “My idols are Kevin Schwantz, but also Marquez,” Acosta said at the start of his incredible path to the Moto3 title in 2021 as a rookie. Also, in April of this year, 2023 Moto2 champion “It would be a dream come true” to be Marquez’s teammate, Acosta said..
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