Pedro Acosta: The Rising Star of MotoGP
At just 19 years and 304 days old, Pedro Acosta has already made a name for himself in the world of MotoGP. His third place finish at the Portuguese Grand Prix last weekend makes him the third youngest rider in the premium category to score a podium. Only Randy Mamola and Eduardo Salatino have achieved this feat at a younger age.
But what makes Acosta’s achievement even more impressive is the level of competition in the current world championship. Since the arrival of Marc Marquez in 2013, no newcomer has performed at the level of the Tech3 youngster. He has already proven himself capable of stealing the limelight from established stars like Francesco Bagnaia and even Marquez himself.
In just two races, Acosta has shown his potential and has already caught the attention of the MotoGP world. His stats and the calculations made by Pierer Mobility suggest that he could become the spearhead of Stefan Pierer’s group. And if the comments from his rivals are anything to go by, he may already be there.
In his first race in the premier class, Acosta finished ninth but was hampered by an arm overload in the final laps. Despite this, he still managed to record the fastest lap, making him the youngest ever to do so. In the second race, he made remarkable progress through the pack and sent out a statement by passing reigning champion Bagnaia.
His aggressive riding style and ability to make the bike bend to his whim have impressed his rivals. Jack Miller, Brad Binder, and even Marquez himself have all praised Acosta’s talent and riding style. Miller even admitted that he wishes he could ride like Acosta.
But it’s not just his on-track performance that has caught the attention of the MotoGP world. Acosta’s treatment within the Pierer Mobility group is also indicative of his importance. He is already being treated as an official rider and has access to the same parts as his more experienced teammates.
However, Acosta’s contract is not as locked in as the team would like. But for now, the sporting project takes priority over the economic side. And Acosta is making the most of this situation, just like he does with the bike he rides.
At just 19 years old, Acosta has quickly emerged as one of KTM’s most precious assets. And with his talent and determination, he is set to achieve great things in MotoGP. As his teammate Augusto Fernandez says, “He’s going straight ahead. Politics and games don’t interest him, and that’s a good thing in a company like this.”
So keep an eye on Pedro Acosta, the rising star of MotoGP. He may just surprise us all and fight for the title this year.
