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Acosta “cannot expect anything” despite rookie MotoGP podium breakthrough
The 19-year-old Tech3 rider had an impressive performance in Sunday’s grand prix at the Algarve International Circuit, moving up from seventh on the grid. He overtook Jack Miller and Brad Binder of KTM early in the race, followed by Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia to secure fourth place, which became third after Maverick Vinales crashed on the final lap. Despite the success, Acosta remains grounded, managing expectations for future races. He highlighted the need for caution and composure, recognizing that each race presents new challenges due to unfamiliar tracks on a MotoGP bike. Acosta credited his team for their support in managing the bike and keeping him focused. He described the final lap of the race as his slowest, as he maintained a calm approach and secured his first MotoGP podium following Vinales’ incident.
