The reigning Moto2 world champion, 19, was the most popular prospect within the MotoGP paddock from the off in Moto3 in 2021 and has already surprised in his first three rounds within the premier class.
Securing a maiden grand prix podium with third on the Portuguese GP in spherical two, Acosta was second on the Americas GP having led for some time.
At the moment simply 26 factors off the championship lead in fourth, the younger Spaniard has been lavished with reward from his rivals – a lot of whom consider he’ll win a race quickly and might even combat for the title this yr.
Pedrosa has additionally been surprised by Acosta’s type however says a very powerful factor for himself and KTM is what the rookie is proving in regards to the bike.
“I imply, watching on TV for positive his using type and his traces are a bit completely different from different riders,” he mentioned forward of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
“We’re blissful that he’s performing very nicely, as a result of to have a rookie leap on the bike not realizing tyres, class, and many others, and being on the entrance instantly, that is good for us, for the crew, as a result of it means our bike is able to serving to good expertise to be up- entrance instantly.
Dani Pedrosa
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“So, we’re blissful on that facet. The outcomes are coming additionally as a result of he’s very motivated. We’re very blissful total about his efficiency.”
Pedrosa, who’s wildcarding for KTM this weekend at Jerez, says he’s eager to see what Acosta seems to be like on monitor in entrance of him this weekend.
The 31-time MotoGP race winner additionally would not rule out the opportunity of Acosta turning into the youngest grand prix victor this weekend given his development already.
“I am curious, within the Sepang assessments we tried to discover a time to journey collectively, however he had an issue with the bike and we could not,” Pedrosa added.
“I could not see him, he adopted me for a few laps however then once I was going to comply with him I had the issue.
“Let’s examine if we are able to meet right here in some unspecified time in the future. I hope he provides me a little bit wheel [a tow] right here.
“I would not know how one can reply this query, however given the development we’re seeing it will be attainable, it’s not unattainable.”