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Pedro Acosta was felled by a broken chain in the San Marino GP
KTM MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta expressed frustration over the chain problem that forced him out of the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix, stating that it “shouldn’t happen.” Despite KTM’s strong history at the Misano circuit, their riders struggled with rear tyre grip, with Acosta being the most competitive among them. Acosta was on track for a fourth-place finish when his chain broke, leading to his retirement on lap eight. He vented his frustration by flashing a middle finger at his bike before walking away. Acosta acknowledged the unpredictable nature of mechanical issues in racing but is determined to move forward and focus on the upcoming race in Japan. This incident was one of three chain problems that plagued KTM during the Misano weekend, with team-mate Brad Binder also facing multiple failures. Despite the setbacks, KTM has yet to determine the root cause of the chain issues on its RC16 bikes at Misano.
