P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta curious about future 850cc MotoGP performance, warns calendar intensity means “careers of the riders will be shorter.”
Pedro Acosta is curious about MotoGP’s smaller 2027 machines and their performance, downplaying straight-line speed as a safety concern. The shift to 850cc engines aims to lower top speeds while reducing minimum machine weight. Increased corner speeds are anticipated, but the overall impact of alterations like modified aerodynamics and new Pirelli tires remains uncertain. Acosta is particularly interested in the effects of these changes, including the removal of rear devices next season. He also acknowledges the impact of an extended calendar and revised weekend format on riders’ career lengths, noting the heightened stress and risk associated with the intensified race schedule. Amidst his successes in the championship, Acosta is rumored to join Marc Marquez at Ducati in 2027.
