P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati forced to look elsewhere as Pedro Acosta KTM exit is “far away”
The possibility of Pedro Acosta switching to a different bike next season seems to be decreasing. Initially expected to be a key player in this year’s MotoGP rider market, Acosta attracted interest from various teams. Despite KTM’s challenges, Acosta might stay with the team. Both Honda and VR46 have shown interest in Acosta for the 2026 MotoGP season. While there is mutual pressure from Acosta and Ducati to work together, reaching an agreement with KTM seems difficult. Acosta’s current contract with KTM may prevent an immediate switch to Ducati. As Acosta continues to perform well on track, there is growing pressure on KTM to provide him with competitive machinery to keep him satisfied.
