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Pedro Acosta gives first response amid 2027 Ducati MotoGP rumours
During KTM’s 2026 MotoGP launch event, Pedro Acosta avoided discussing his future in MotoGP amid strong rumors of a potential move to Ducati. As one of the key pieces in the upcoming 2027 rider market, the 21-year-old is nearing the end of his current contract with KTM after a successful grand prix career. Despite winning titles in Moto2 and Moto3, Acosta’s time with KTM seems to be concluding following a challenging 2025 season where he struggled to secure wins. Speculations over Acosta’s switch to Ducati alongside Marc Marquez for the 2027 season have been growing, as reports indicate a possible agreement between Ducati and Marquez. Although Acosta refrained from directly addressing the rumors during the KTM event, talks about Maverick Vinales potentially replacing him at KTM have sparked interest, with Vinales linked to the Austrian manufacturer’s factory team for 2027.
