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Pedro Acosta says his aim for Sunday’s Italian MotoGP is to “survive” following a challenging sprint race
During the Mugello MotoGP Sprint, Pedro Acosta struggled to fight at the front and emphasizes the need for KTM to focus on “surviving” Sunday’s race. Despite finishing as the top KTM rider, Enea Bastianini’s crash hindered Acosta’s progress.
As the sprint progressed, Acosta lost ground to competitors like Francesco Bagnaia and Ai Ogura, resulting in a ninth place finish. Acosta expressed surprise at the difficulties faced at Mugello compared to their performance in Barcelona.
Acknowledging the struggle to match the pace of Ducati and Aprilia, Acosta stressed the importance of understanding the bike’s competitiveness across different circuits. Looking ahead to the grand prix, his goal is simply to “survive” amidst uncertainties about tire choices.
Identifying issues like corner exits and vibrations, Acosta noted similarities with Bastianini’s experience, prompting a call for KTM to address these concerns promptly.
