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Before the 2027 MotoGP season, Spanish rider Pedro Acosta, who plans to switch to the factory team of Ducati, assessed KTM's new roster, emphasizing the potential of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Acosta stated that the presence of these two strong riders would provide a solid start for KTM in the coming season.
Pedro Acosta took stock of MotoGP's new factory roster as it transitions to Ducati for the 2027 season, marking the end of his six-year partnership with KTM. The Spanish rider believes that Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio offer a strong starting opportunity for the Austrian manufacturer in the new era.
As Acosta approaches the end of his career with KTM, he evaluated the team's arrangements for the next season, focusing particularly on the performances of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Praising the potential of these two riders, Acosta shared his views:
“I will leave this six-year stint at KTM with very beautiful memories.” “In the end, I see that they have gotten two truly strong riders. Alex Marquez finished second in the World Championship last year, and Di Giannantonio is having a very good season with Ducati right now.” “Therefore, I think they have a great opportunity to start again with two great riders.”
Critical Goals for KTM
Acosta's departure signifies a major change for KTM; however, the transfers of Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio will ensure that the manufacturer enters the new technical era of MotoGP 2027 with a completely renewed roster. This situation represents a turning point for KTM.
Nevertheless, Acosta maintained clarity regarding his career goals. Although his transfer to Ducati is confirmed, the Spanish rider stressed that he remains fully focused on KTM until the end of the current season. Despite having achieved Sprint victories and podiums in his MotoGP career, he has not yet reached victory in the main races held on Sunday days. Therefore, one of his biggest goals for the remainder of his time with KTM is to win the first MotoGP Grand Prix victory before the partnership ends.
Acosta commented on the current technical challenges as follows:
“I am giving 100 percent of myself at KTM until the end of the season.” “The opportunity for victory will definitely come sooner or later.” “It is true that it is very difficult if we continue to experience all these technical problems. However, we will keep trying until the end.”
Although Acosta participated in races aiming for victory from occasional attempts during the 2026 season, he noted that the technical issues experienced by KTM make it difficult for young riders to achieve consistent results. Despite this, winning a Grand Prix before switching to Ducati remains one of the Spanish rider's main goals for the remainder of the season.
Health Checks and Future Uncertainties
Pedro Acosta’s participation in the German GP will be finalized after a medical check. Following the Assen race, the Spanish rider underwent surgery for a carpal tunnel problem in his right wrist and must pass a medical evaluation scheduled for Thursday at Sachsenring to ride again. Acosta stated that if deemed fit to race, the young rider will continue with the remainder of his season with KTM in the German GP.
Another uncertainty regarding KTM for the 2027 season is Brad Binder's future. The South African rider, Acosta's current teammate, has not yet announced where he will race next season. While KTM shapes its roster with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta’s priority will be to contribute maximally to his current project until the end of the season. The young rider, who wishes to complete his six-year KTM partnership with a Grand Prix victory, is determined to pursue this goal despite the technical problems.
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