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Pedro Acosta ‘trying not to get nervous in important moments’ in MotoGP
KTM’s Pedro Acosta is focused on staying calm during crucial moments, reflecting on a tense battle for the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix podium.
He qualified fifth on Saturday and managed to secure third place narrowly in a challenging fight against competitors like Jack Miller and Alex Marquez.
This achievement came shortly after a disappointing crash during the Indonesian Grand Prix two weeks prior.
Despite Phillip Island not being the most favorable track for his bike, Acosta found joy riding there and strategically waited for his chance to overtake his rivals.
Although Jack had more pace at the end, Acosta made good passes and aims to improve for future races, maintaining composure during crucial situations.
He also stood by the decision not to reschedule the Australian GP despite concerns about high winds, believing racing conditions will be manageable.
