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Pedro Acosta only rated his Jerez test a six out of 10, but felt like KTM delivered encouraging updates
Pedro Acosta feels that KTM has made significant improvements to address his competitiveness following the Jerez MotoGP test, rating the progress as a 6 out of 10. Despite a challenging Spanish Grand Prix weekend, where he finished 10th due to early damage, Acosta faced difficulties securing a spot in Q2 and encountered a setback during the sprint due to a wet bike crash. KTM introduced new components during the post-race Jerez test, including a new aerodynamic package, which Acosta found promising, although the timing for its official use remains uncertain. Following positive effects on top speed and braking, he is optimistic about implementing the new aerodynamic package, aiming for potential deployment at Le Mans or during the Catalonian Grand Prix test. While satisfied with the progress in addressing competitiveness issues, Acosta acknowledges the need for improvement in mid-corner speed on the 2026 KTM, as he currently sits fourth in the championship standings, 35 points behind the leader after the Spanish Grand Prix.
