KTM has become the latest factory outfit to reveal their new bike for the upcoming MotoGP campaign and during the event their star rider Pedro Acosta was asked about his future by the Austrian manufacturer.
Pedro Acosta He is arguably the most promising talent on the MotoGP grid at the moment, and with the market heating up for the 2027 premier class rider, his services are not short of suitors.
The young Spaniard has been in touch with most of the teams in the paddock, but the rumors of a move to Borgo Pangale seem to be very strong.
It has been suggested that Acosta has already signed with DucatiBut official confirmation is yet to arrive as the Italian developer continues to throw curveballs regarding the 2027 lineup.
With Márquez likely to re-sign for the factory. Ducati Clothing, the two most likely to be enthusiastic drivers. ‘A match made in heaven’, says Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola.
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Pedro Acosta says ‘I have enough problems’ at KTM when asked about his relationship with Ducati.
During an interview with the selected media, including Motosanas if KTM At the 2026 MotoGP season launch event, Acosta, indeed, questioned whether or not this would be the last season in orange.
The 21-year-old gave a clear verdict on the matter: “I have enough problems to see how things are going in Malaysia at the moment.”
“We are in 2026, I want to get good results like I did at the end of 2025. Today is not the day to talk about this, we are in KTM’s presentation.
“We have to focus on 2026, then we will see about 2027, which will be a question mark for everyone.”
The young Murcian also theorized how the MotoGP rider market will shape up, adding, “I think those who are happy where they are will stay, and those who aren’t will move on.
“With such a big question mark, we don’t know what’s going to happen in 2027, so comfortable people don’t take any risks because they’re at least comfortable with the people they’re with.”
It emerged last week that his desire to leave KTM was not just for financial gain. Acosta is reported to ‘accept’ anything Ducati offers A chance to drive the Italian Constructors’ Championship winning machine.
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Luigi Daleigna said he would like to sign Pedro Acosta if Ducati can field three bikes.
In an interview with Luigi Daligna during Ducati’s launch event, the team principal was asked who his dream bike would be if the Borgo Panigale-based factory team could field three bikes.
Dale named Igna Acosta as his choicesending the already simmering rumors into overdrive. Ducati is clearly an attractive option for the 21-year-old, but he is, on the contrary, a big signing for them.
It appeared later Dall’Igna wants to secure Acosta’s signature as soon as possibleOn the grid, the Spaniard signs one of his Ducati rivals to avoid the worst situation.
Bringing Acosta to Borgo Panigale is an incredible coup given his potential to become one of the best premier class riders in recent years.
As Marquez continues to age, it would be a sign of interest for Ducati to put their faith in another young Spaniard to lead them forward.
