The motorcycle racer Pedro Acosta has experienced a dizzying metamorphosis during the San Marino Grand Prix weekend, going from frustration with KTM to securing a podium spot. This transformation is due to significant adjustments made between the Saturday and Sunday races.
Following promising results in Silverstone and Aragón, Acosta faced difficulties at the Misano circuit, where his bike did not allow him to brake effectively. In the Saturday sprint race, he could only finish in sixth place, losing valuable time to the winner, Marc Márquez.
Despite the initial disappointment and images showing his displeasure throughout the weekend, Acosta found a new opportunity in the Sunday race. With a strong launch from ninth position, he managed to position himself fourth, and with falls from other riders, including Jorge Martín, he was able to become a serious contender for the victory.
Despite a slight lack of support in turn 7, Acosta confidently held onto third place, achieving his fifth podium of the season. At the end of the race, he acknowledged that the KTM team had made substantial changes, particularly in the bike’s setup, which were crucial for his improvement.
Acosta expressed his satisfaction with the improvements and stated that the team had reverted to a previous configuration that had yielded good results in practice. ‘I usually don’t worry too much, but on Saturday I felt lost. Fortunately, the team did a great job,’ the rider commented.
With the reliability problems that had affected the first part of the season resolved, KTM can once again focus on optimizing performance. Acosta emphasized that the brand is in a constant improvement process and that team members are open to new ideas to develop the RC16 model.
‘Sometimes you need to get angry to offer the best performance. But it is clear that the team has been working with great dedication and is willing to listen to new proposals,’ Acosta concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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