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The weekly reality check that has kept MotoGP hype off of Acosta so far in 2024
The 19-year-old reigning Moto2 champion made his highly anticipated debut in MotoGP this winter, and so far, he has lived up to expectations. After finishing ninth in the Qatar opener, he secured a maiden podium in Portugal, taking third place. In the Americas GP, Acosta briefly led the race before ultimately finishing second. As a result, many are now predicting that Acosta will win a grand prix in the near future, placing him among the favorites for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix with Tech3. In an interview at Jerez, where he won in his first Moto3 season in 2021, Acosta reflected on the importance of staying grounded, mentioning the fishermen in his hometown of Mazarron as a source of inspiration. Despite KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa expressing interest in following Acosta on the track with the RC16, Acosta, humbly, expressed his desire to learn from Pedrosa, acknowledging the depth of experience and history the former MotoGP rider brings to the table.
