KTM-Ass secured a podium position by finishing third in the Grand Prix of San Marino race. The result, achieved after pre-race preparation and critical moments during the race, was not yet clear at the end of the week.
Performance and Preparation
Moto2 World Champion Pedro Acosta took eighth place during the warm-up lap. However, on race day, he competed with determination, showing that his motorcycle was in better condition than expected. Despite starting in seventh place, Acosta moved up to fourth place on the first lap.
Critical Encounters
Acosta faced intense battles with Alex Marquez during the second and third laps. Following this encounter, Gresini achieved a result in favor of his rider. Acosta also had close battles with Jorge Martin, and with this maneuver, he passed third place, demonstrating a significant achievement in the race. Acosta stated that his motivation remained strong throughout this process.
Rider's Statements
Pedro Acosta evaluated his mindset and his motorcycle usage strategy before the race. Acosta expressed his feelings before the warm-up lap. Acosta stated that the motorcycle needed to be handled correctly:
"I was angry after the warm-up!"
He also shared his experiences and results during the race, saying:
"I was fast, and the motorcycle was fast too. There is still something missing in fast corners, but we must be satisfied with the result because we succeeded in turning performance into results for us."
Pedro Acosta finished in third place in the World Championship points standings with 209 points, trailing the injured Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura by six points and Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46) by 14 points.
Figures
- Pedro Acosta finished in first place with 32 points in the 2026 MOTOGP season (Red Bull KTM).
- Aragon GP: 5,077 km length, lap record 1:46.705.
- Archive: Pedro Acosta struggled with technical problems in the race (September 12, 2026)
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