Acosta is likely one of the hottest prospects within the MotoGP paddock, making an instantaneous impression in his maiden grand prix season in Moto3.
Ending on the rostrum in his first race on the Qatar GP earlier than taking his maiden victory on the following Doha GP ranging from pitlane, Acosta would go on to win the Moto3 crown on his first try.
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He would step as much as Moto2 in 2022, remaining within the Ajo KTM system, and received thrice on his solution to fifth within the standings.
Remaining with Ajo KTM for 2023 in Moto2, Acosta has received seven races and finally prolonged his championship lead out to chief rival Tony Arbolino.
On the Malaysian GP on Sunday, Acosta rode a gradual race to second to maneuver 77 factors away from Arbolino – who was tenth after a collision early on – to turn into Moto2 champion for 2023.
Acosta’s promotion to the MotoGP class in 2024 was already confirmed earlier this 12 months, when KTM activated the choice on his contract to convey him up.
It spent months looking for a spot for Acosta, what with Tech3 riders Augusto Fernandez and Pol Espargaro beneath contract for 2024.
Final month, KTM ultimately confirmed that Espargaro would make means for Acosta, with the previous taking up a take a look at rider function throughout the Austrian marque.
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Pedro Acosta, Pink Bull KTM Ajo
Acosta has already examined KTM MotoGP equipment, however will make his first public look as an official MotoGP class rider on the post-race Valencia take a look at on 29 November.
His Moto2 staff boss Aki Ajo informed Autosport again in August that he considers Acosta to be one of many final of the “old-fashioned” breed of riders, which he believes is an enormous half in what has made him so good.
His future Tech3 MotoGP boss Herve Poncharal informed Autosport in Malaysia that Acosta’s method to his step up has been distinctive.
The place most riders insist on sitting on their future bike and giving the staff tips about the ergonomics of the machine, Acosta has had a hands-off method as he has as an alternative wished to focus absolutely on successful the Moto2 title.
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Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing
Moto3 title battle tightens up
After a frantic 15-lap Malaysian GP on Sunday morning, the Moto3 title class is finely poised heading into the ultimate two rounds of the season.
A maiden win for Intact GP’s Collin Veijer forward of his team-mate Ayumu Sasaki has handed Leopard Honda’s Jaume Masia a 13-point lead within the standings.
Masia accomplished the rostrum, with Ivan Ortola and David Munoz rounding out the highest 5. Crashes for David Alonso and Daniel Holgado have put them 41 factors behind within the championship battle.