P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta faded from the podium battle in Japan last week because of high tyre wear
Pedro Acosta acknowledges that he and KTM are still perplexed by the significant tire wear issues he faced at the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix despite his efforts to manage it effectively, even though the data indicated otherwise. Despite arriving at Motegi with strong performance momentum and a favorable track record in 2024, Acosta experienced a setback during the race as he struggled with tire degradation which eventually led to him finishing outside the points after running off track. Moving forward to the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika, Acosta expresses uncertainty about the reasons behind the unexpected tire wear, especially considering that he was following the team’s directives. Despite recent non-scoring races due to external factors like a chain issue at San Marino, Acosta retains confidence in KTM’s ability to salvage weekends and highlights the consistent display of potential in their performance. Despite encountering challenges, Acosta remains optimistic and focused on maintaining a strong rhythm to capitalize on the team’s promising potential.
