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Pedro Acosta it was “nice” to lead laps in the Czech MotoGP Sprint even if his lead wasn’t “true”.
While Pedro Acosta appreciated his podium finish in the Czech MotoGP Sprint, he acknowledged that the laps he led were not entirely genuine due to tactical maneuvering by other riders.
Acosta held the third position for the first half of the race but was allowed through into second by Francesco Bagnaia and then took the lead from Marc Marquez as the Ducati riders were managing tyre pressure concerns.
The young rider expressed his surprise at being let through by the more experienced riders, noting that he gave his best effort in every lap to maintain his performance.
Despite the challenging start to the season, Acosta found joy in battling for the podium and leading some laps during the race.
He credited his competitiveness to the team’s efforts since his arm surgery, emphasizing the importance of continuing the positive momentum.
Acosta also praised Marquez’s exceptional pace and highlighted the impact of the track surface on their performance, expressing optimism for future improvements.
