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Marquez: Rossi-like Acosta can’t be ruled out of MotoGP title fight
Ahead of the fourth event of the season at Jerez this weekend, Pedro Acosta is currently fourth in the standings, trailing Maverick Vinales by just two points and Enea Bastianini by five points. Acosta shines as the top KTM rider, leaving Brad Binder five points behind in sixth and Jack Miller 32 points adrift in tenth. With experience growing in the GasGas Tech3 team, many rivals anticipate Acosta’s imminent rise to victory, after securing podium finishes in Portimao and Austin. Hailing from Murcia, the 19-year-old’s impressive start in MotoGP draws comparisons to past legends like Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner, leading Marquez to believe he can contend for the championship. Despite causing a stir in the championship and amongst KTM, Marquez asserts that Acosta’s success was no surprise, backed by a strong track record in lower classes.
