P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta says the gap between him and the leading Ducatis in the Aragon MotoGP is “painful”.
At the Aragon MotoGP race, Pedro Acosta came closest all season to a MotoGP podium but found the gap to the Ducati riders ahead “painful.” Despite battling with Francesco Bagnaia, he finished seven seconds off the win and four seconds behind the podium. Acosta pointed out that he was losing time in the entry of corners compared to the Ducati riders. While he acknowledged the reduced gap to the front, he expressed dissatisfaction with finishing behind Pecco and Marquez, calling it painful. Acosta opted for a hard-compound front tire due to front locking issues with the medium compound in the Sprint, which paid off despite initial nervousness on the grid. He praised his tire choice but emphasized that KTM’s current performance is not at the level needed, stating the need for improvement despite a decent weekend and good race pace.
