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Pedro Acosta says KTM needs to make the “same step that Yamaha made” in terms of MotoGP development.
Factory KTM rider Pedro Acosta believes that for their MotoGP project to progress, they need to achieve similar development as Yamaha did between 2024 and 2025. Despite Yamaha’s struggles in 2024, they have shown significant improvement this season with podium finishes and pole positions.
At the British Grand Prix, Yamaha had three bikes in the top-10 during Friday practice, while no KTMs made it. Acosta expressed disappointment at KTM’s performance and acknowledged that they need to make significant improvements.
Acosta felt frustrated by KTM’s Friday performance despite feeling comfortable on the bike, noting that there was room for improvement but not enough to bridge the gap to the top. He believes that although the bike is working well, they are still not fast enough compared to their competitors.
In conclusion, Acosta emphasized the need for KTM to step up their performance in order to be more competitive in the MotoGP championship.
