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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Pedro Acosta stated that while he was satisfied with his individual performance, technical issues were costing him points. Despite starting the season with a successful Sprint victory, he saw the overall picture as only middle-level due to the mechanical problems he experienced. Acosta linked the reasons for point losses to technical problems, emphasizing that these issues needed to be resolved during the summer months.
For Pedro Acosta, the 2026 season is filled with hope and disappointment. The young Spanish rider openly expressed the difficulties he faced while evaluating the first half of the season.
Performance Analysis and Scoring
Evaluating the first part of the season after the German Grand Prix, Acosta gave a questionable rating regarding his riding performance. The rider showed the courage to give himself a high score this time, stating that he was satisfied with his riding ability.
“I think this is the first time I will give myself a high score; I give my performance a 7.”
However, when looking at the overall picture, his view changed, and he stated that he cannot ignore the impact of technical problems. When evaluating the entire season, Acosta took a different perspective.
“If you look at the overall picture, I can only give it a 5.”
Acosta emphasized that he separates individual success from the technical setbacks faced by the team. He pointed out the consequences of the technical problems experienced during the Barcelona, Brno, and Assen races, stating that if these issues had not occurred, they could have been in much higher positions in the standings.
The Critical Role of Technical Issues
This season, Acosta claimed significant progress in the area of riding errors and accidents, which he considered the biggest challenges for him in the 2025 season. However, he stressed that he cannot ignore the negative effects of technical setbacks, stating that the summer months are critical for him.
The rider mentioned that KTM experienced many technical problems, including engine failures, in the final weeks. Acosta insisted that they needed to use the summer period to resolve these issues.
“I hope we can understand why we experienced these technical problems during the summer. We need to clearly identify what we need to fix.”
The Goal for the Second Half
Although he won the first Sprint race of the season, Acosta, who has not yet achieved his first Grand Prix victory in his MotoGP career, wants to change the situation in the second half. The young Spanish rider expressed his belief that if KTM overcomes its technical problems, he could be one of the key contenders for the championship in the second half of the season. This expectation increases his motivation for upcoming races.
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