Pedrosa: Acosta proves KTM MotoGP bike ‘can help good riders be instantly quick’
The current Moto2 world champion, who is only 19 years old, has made a strong impression in Moto3 and has continued to impress in his first three rounds in MotoGP. With a podium finish in Portugal and a second-place in the Americas, he is currently just 26 points behind the championship lead. Rivals and experts alike are praising his talent and believe he has the potential to win a race and even challenge for the title this year. Dani Pedrosa, who is impressed by the young Spaniard’s form, emphasizes the positive impact Acosta’s success has on KTM’s bike. As a wildcard for KTM at Jerez, Pedrosa is eager to see Acosta’s performance on track firsthand and does not rule out the possibility of him becoming the youngest race winner in the upcoming weekend. Despite a missed opportunity to ride together during the Sepang tests, Pedrosa hopes to get a chance to observe Acosta closely this weekend and believes that his progress indicates that anything is possible.
