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Pedro Acosta says Austrian MotoGP restraint stopped him “sending the bike into the gravel”.
Pedro Acosta was pleased to have adjusted his expectations and secured fourth place in the Austrian MotoGP at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday. Despite briefly holding third position, he decided not to push too hard when Gresini Ducati rookie Fermin Aldeguer overtook him. Acosta emphasized the importance of consistency in the championship and noted that his new riding style seems to be effective. He acknowledged that his natural instinct is to ride aggressively, but he is working hard to adapt to a smoother approach. Acosta credited a meeting with Pit Beirer for helping him maintain composure and improve his performance over the past few races. As he continues to learn and grow this season, Acosta is tied for fifth in the MotoGP standings with Franco Morbidelli and Fabio di Giannantonio.
