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Pedro Acosta admits pressure was placed upon him as soon as he began his journey in the world championship, and that he wasn’t ‘here just to learn’.
Pedro Acosta made an impressive debut in Moto3, winning the world championship in his rookie year. However, the expectations and pressure placed on him have been different from other riders. At just a teenager, he has already achieved incredible success, becoming a Moto3 and Moto2 world champion and now a MotoGP rider with GASGAS Tech 3 KTM. Acosta admits that he missed out on certain experiences and the gradual progression that most riders go through, as he was immediately thrust into the championship. Despite the challenges, he wouldn’t change his decision and acknowledges that if he hadn’t won the title in 2021, his career wouldn’t be where it is today. In the 2022 season, Acosta faced difficulties and even questioned if it was possible for him to become champion again. He admits to feeling overwhelmed and even shedding tears during this time. However, he emphasizes the speed and talent of every rider in the championship and believes that it’s not worth getting upset over anyone’s performance.
