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Pedro Acosta says his MotoGP employer KTM has told him he was being “too negative” – amid a minor dispute with VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio over a joke Acosta had made
Pedro Acosta was told by his MotoGP team, KTM, that he was being “too negative” after a dispute with Fabio Di Giannantonio from VR46 Ducati over a joke Acosta made.
The joke, involving a playful reference to joining Valentino Rossi’s team, led to strong reactions from Di Giannantonio and KTM, with criticisms about Acosta’s behavior.
KTM’s motorsport boss, Pit Beirer, defended Acosta’s comments by stating that as long as their motorcycle isn’t the best, they have to accept criticism and flirtations with other teams.
Acosta, while acknowledging his past negativity, emphasized the need for KTM to make improvements and suggested that it was now their responsibility to take the necessary steps forward.
Despite the tensions, Acosta remains focused on demanding better performance from KTM and waiting for necessary upgrades to the bike.
