KTM MotoGP boss Pete Baier has again vowed to ‘fight’ to keep Pedro Acosta. Ducati are favorites to sign the Spaniard before 2027.
Acosta It provided another amazing weekend in Austin. A tire pressure penalty dropped him from third to eighth in the sprint, but he finished on the podium again in the Grand Prix.
It was reported before the start of the season Acosta’s journey to Ducati It was a done deal, with the Spaniard replacing Francesco Bagna and lining up to become Marc Marquez’s new teammate. But Bayer’s comments have not yet signed the contract.
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Pete Baer talks about ‘amazing’ Pedro Acosta as KTM make last ditch effort to keep him.
The MotoGP teams are still negotiating their new commercial deal for the 2027-2031 window, which could include rider announcements. Technically, they are not yet committed to competing in the championship.
While Bearer When he spoke, he didn’t say that much. TNT Sports On the US GP grid, Acosta is clearly KTM’s most valuable asset. He finished third in the championship with 60 points in the first three rounds.
The remaining three KTM riders scored a combined score of 39. While Maverick Vinales injury problems It may have played a role, but it still underscores the brand’s faith in Acosta’s brilliance.
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It’s no wonder, then, that Beyer doubts every team on the grid will be interested.
“He’s a fantastic rider,” he said. “Our bike seems to have a very narrow window. When it works well, you can go for the win, then the next few days are difficult.”
“He’s giving us his all every day. He’s made us better, pushed him to give him a better bike.”
“Obviously, I don’t like to see him talking to other people. But obviously every paddock, every manufacturer is going to make a proposal, but we want to fight to keep it.”
“We’re going all in, no matter what.” 26, we will make it our year.
Francesco Bagnaia has already delivered some bad news to Pete Baer and KTM
On the weekend in Austin, this was shown Bagnaia signed the Aprilia contract. The exit from Ducati is a done deal, which strongly suggests that Acosta’s move is set in stone.
The Acosta may be above all Ducatis at its current level, but it’s just that. KTM Competing in the top 10, there are four Desmosedici drivers in that bracket. It remains a better bike.
Acosta said it would be a ‘dream come true’ to partner with Marquez. And every driver on the grid believes they ‘pay’ to share a garage. Unfortunately for Bayer, the much-anticipated matchup looks set to become a reality in 2027.
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