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Acosta Delivers Shock Performance in Barcelona: “Marc Really Surprised Me!”
Pedro Acosta caused a sensation during Saturday's MotoGP World Championship practice session in Barcelona, delivering a remarkable performance. The 22-year-old Spanish rider qualified directly for Q2 and set an incredible lap time, leaving all his rivals trailing behind. Coming from the Murcia region, Acosta finished the session with the fastest time, 0.4 seconds ahead, sending shockwaves through the MotoGP world. Notably, Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio finished second behind Acosta.
Practice Session and Surprising Performance
During the practice session, insights were gained into Acosta’s thoughts regarding the races of 2025. In his post-session comments, he attempted to downplay his performance, saying, “Let's see what tomorrow brings.” However, he also made some key observations about the unique character and speeds of the Barcelona Circuit: “There’s a question mark for Saturday. We need to understand why we are fast here, like in Mugello, and why we were slow there, and now we are fast again. If we can't do that, it will be very difficult to have a stable year and achieve our final goal – namely winning the World Championship.”
Acosta made striking statements about his motorcycle’s performance during the session: “Here I can better utilize my strengths with KTM, especially in the long straights; this makes things easier for me and gives me a big advantage.” He also emphasized that there were no changes to the engine, but highlighted the difference in track speed: "One of my experiences at Mugello didn't feel so different – but here I am much faster."
Competitors’ Performance and Strategic Assessment
Acosta closely monitored his competitors’ performance during the practice session. He stated that his race pace with soft tires was good, saying, “Marc really surprised me; it was incredible to see how fast he could be on medium tires.” Acosta noted that Marc Márquez had opted for the medium tire in the same sector last year. This indicated different strategies and that he needed to further develop his own racing tempo.
Conclusion and Future Plans
Finally, Acosta summarized the session by saying, “According to my lap time, perhaps this was my best Friday; but not according to how I felt. I need to eliminate the question marks in my feelings. I can say that here I am better than Mugello – but the difference is still very large.”
Acosta’s shock performance in Barcelona suggests a thrilling battle for the 2024 MotoGP season.
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