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Not even a small fall could wipe the smile off MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta’s face at the end of his first day on a KTM RC16 at the Valencia test.
The Moto2 champion lost control and crashed after attempting to replicate the corner speed of Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins. He admitted it was his own fault and acknowledged what he cannot do. Despite the crash, he finished in 18th place and was pleased with his performance, as he was consistently within a certain time range. He recognized that small differences make significant gaps in this highly competitive field. Acosta was satisfied to see that his riding style was comparable to other RC16 riders, and he appreciated the team’s efforts in providing a good first impression of the bike. He looks forward to working with his crew chief, who has been with the KTM MotoGP project since its inception. His next MotoGP outing will be in February at Sepang.
