Pedro Acosta says he is showing the same signs as Max Verstappen before he won four F1 titles.

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They are still hunting for a girl’s Grand Prix victory in the sport, but they opened the current term with a victory in the Thai Sprint race, and managed to take pole position in the race. Catalan Grand Prix. Buriram’s P2 finish remains the best result in the longest format.

however, Acosta has already shown that he is world champion materialAccording to the reigning title-winner Mark MarquezAnd the dominant feeling in the MotoGP paddock is that it is only a matter of time before the young Spaniard’s first victory.

It is widely expected Acosta will get his first chance at silverware later in the year When Ducati arrives, which is still unconfirmed, but one of the best-kept secrets in the premier class paddock.

F1 expert David Valsecchi compares Pedro Acosta to Max Verstappen.

In the latest episode Box discussion The podcast with F1 expert David Valsecchi and former MotoGP star Marco Melandri drew comparisons between Acosta and the four-time single-seater world champion following the former’s Mugello performance.

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Citing the young Murcia’s ‘attitude’ as a strong point, the Italian began by highlighting the fact that Acosta had led the race from pole position in the final corner and crashed out of the Catalan Grand Prix.

“He got into trouble at the end and lost everything, even the podium, because they took him out, but he came back as strong as a hyena for the next race,” Valsecchi told Melandri. “I really like Acosta’s attitude, he reminds me of a young Verstappen.

“I mean, Verstappen spent years as a phenomenon, but there were very few results. In those seasons, Mercedes was always first or second, often first with Hamilton, and left a few races for the others, but Verstappen was always there.

“Every weekend he comes back, destroys everything, and the next weekend, bam, always at the front of the attack – I feel like I’m seeing a young Verstappen.

“Then Verstappen has won four World Cups, and I aspire to Acosta. I see that same extreme in him, and it’s fun to watch from the sidelines. Even if I don’t catch him, I have to say, he’s a real show.”