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Pedro Acosta realised “it doesn’t matter if you cry for something that you don’t have” during MotoGP 2025.
Pedro Acosta attributes the dramatic turnaround in his MotoGP season to a shift in mentality rather than changes in bike parts or setup. Despite a strong start with podium finishes, his rookie season at Tech3 ended with no podiums and a slump in rankings. The turning point came at round twelve at Brno, leading to a run of twelve podiums in the final eleven races and a fourth-place championship finish.
Conducting mid-season meetings with KTM management, Acosta realized that self-improvement was key, not changes to the bike. By focusing on his mental side and avoiding mistakes, he saw a significant improvement in consistency and performance. Acknowledging his tendency to push too hard and crash, Acosta adopted a more relaxed and focused approach to each race weekend.
With 21 falls this season, Acosta learned the importance of managing expectations and building confidence gradually. By making a mental shift and prioritizing self-improvement, Acosta transformed his season and achieved remarkable success in the latter half of the championship.
