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Pedro Acosta believes he was the reason for KTM’s improved second half to MotoGP 2025
Pedro Acosta acknowledges that the KTM did not make significant improvements during the 2025 MotoGP season until he shifted his focus away from the championship dream. Despite high expectations, KTM and Acosta struggled to secure race wins or contend for the world championship as anticipated after his impressive rookie year in 2024. Acosta’s first podium of the season came in the latter half, but a maiden win eluded him even with a stronger finish to the year. The 2025 KTM faced challenges with tire wear and weaknesses in braking zones, leading to Acosta’s frustrations with the bike’s performance. While some minor enhancements were made after the summer break, the lack of substantial mechanical changes meant the bike’s improvement was limited, with Acosta crediting his mental shift for his improved results.
