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Pedro Acosta’s Thai Grand Prix sprint crash means he hasn’t scored – or finished – in MotoGP’s last five races.
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta acknowledges the need to temper his ambitions for the remaining five races of the season, having faced crashes and inconsistency lately. Despite being the fastest among the KTM-powered riders, he trails behind teammate Brad Binder due to frequent crashes and attempting to match Ducati’s performance. His recent crash in the Thai Grand Prix exemplifies the challenges of pushing the Gas Gas-branded KTM RC16 to keep up with dominant Ducatis. Acosta’s focus now shifts towards aiming for top-five or top-six finishes to end the season positively as he manages expectations and looks ahead to a more competitive future with KTM. Despite setbacks and injuries, Acosta remains determined, emphasizing the importance of finishing races and finding a balance between pushing hard and maintaining composure on the track.
