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A Sprint victory and a second place in the Thai Grand Prix puts Pedro Acosta in the MotoGP points lead after the first round.
Pedro Acosta attributes his recent MotoGP success to the guidance and motivation provided by his crew chief over the winter. Winning the opening round in Thailand, he secured the points lead for KTM who had not won a race since 2023. Despite a winless streak in 2024, Acosta claimed victory following a penalty to Marc Marquez and secured second place in the Thai Grand Prix. Acosta is now the first KTM rider to lead the MotoGP riders’ standings. His crew chief, Paul Trevathan, advised him to maintain a realistic outlook after underperforming in 2025 due to high expectations. Acosta acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains confident in both his own performance and the improvements being made by KTM.
