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Japan MotoGP qualifying issue led to “new change” for Pedro Acosta in sprint
KTM rider Pedro Acosta faced technical issues during MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix qualifying, forcing him to switch to a bike he hadn’t used since the early season. Despite the setback, Acosta managed to salvage fourth place after struggling to produce a fast lap time in Q2. The 21-year-old finished third in the sprint race but had difficulty managing the rear tire due to a setup change made post-qualifying problems. Acosta described the setup change as challenging to readapt to during the race, emphasizing the need for a fresh start on Sunday. Despite the challenges, Acosta expressed satisfaction with achieving another podium finish in Japan and aimed to improve further in the upcoming race.
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