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Why the impact of Acosta’s MotoGP debut is bigger than his results
Pedro Acosta’s performance in Qatar last Sunday didn’t fully showcase his potential impact on the MotoGP world championship or his future with KTM. Despite finishing ninth, his debut garnered significant media attention, overshadowing even Marc Marquez’s arrival at Gresini Ducati. Acosta’s impressive sprint race and dynamic main race performance, climbing from 10th to fourth, drew comparisons to Marquez’s fearless debut in 2013. His speed and charisma shine through, with the Honda team acknowledging his potential to challenge the status quo. Acosta’s struggle with tire degradation and forearm issues towards the end of the race highlighted his youth and inexperience, but he remains optimistic for the upcoming rounds. KTM’s potential plans to promote Acosta to the factory team in 2025 indicate their confidence in his abilities and long-term prospects in MotoGP.
