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Pedro Acosta’s expected Ducati move could “rejuvenate” Marc Marquez, echoing Jorge Lorenzo’s impact on Valentino Rossi’s career.
Livio Suppo has compared Pedro Acosta potentially moving to Ducati alongside Marc Marquez next season to the legendary Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo line-up at Yamaha. Rossi signed Lorenzo as his teammate in 2008 amid uncertainty over Rossi’s future in MotoGP. The tension within the garage was noticeable, with a wall separating the two due to different tire suppliers. Despite Rossi’s prior dominance at Yamaha, Lorenzo emerged as a strong challenger, winning early in his MotoGP career. Rossi responded by winning back-to-back MotoGP titles in 2008 and 2009, leading to a thrilling championship battle in 2010 until Rossi’s injury.
After tough seasons at Ducati, Rossi and Lorenzo reunited at Yamaha in 2013, pushing each other to new heights. Suppo, with experience overseeing champions like Casey Stoner and Marquez, believes Marquez could find renewed motivation facing Acosta, similarly to how Lorenzo inspired Rossi. The potential pairing of Marquez and Acosta could create a stimulating dynamic, benefiting both riders. Currently in third place for KTM, Acosta’s victory over Marquez at Buriram showcased his talent and competitiveness.
