P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta’s Le Mans weekend was the first real blot on his MotoGP copybook but it said far more about his stablemates than him…
Pedro Acosta’s crash at the French Grand Prix marked his first non-score of the MotoGP season, a rookie mistake on his 10th race in the premier class. The incident narrowly avoided a collision with Aleix Espargaro and Fabio Di Giannantonio, with Acosta acknowledging his responsibility in the “mess” he created. Despite the potential for a Barcelona grid penalty, KTM is focused on Acosta’s learning curve rather than immediate consequences. The team’s weekend suffered as Acosta’s crash overshadowed the underperformance of the other riders, with Binder and Miller struggling to pick up the slack. Acosta’s Tech3 teammate Augusto Fernandez also faced challenges, showing limited progress with the new carbon chassis. Overall, KTM is in need of a turnaround after a disappointing weekend in France.
