Although his abilities had been clear for some time and the way in which he won the Moto 2 championship in 2023 had confirmed this, Pedro Acosta never ceases to amaze. Immediately able to manage the critical issues of MotoGP both in terms of physical and technical commitment, as well as staging performances of great importance, the Spaniard made a mark in the hearts of professionals and colleagues, among theseyou Fabio Quartararo who, speaking at Crashnet, he showed his full respect for the KTM rider.
“If I think about my first year in the premier class I was much further behind him. I honestly feel like saying that he could even close the current World Championship already on the podium“he declared with conviction.
“I’m not very old, but from what I see and the way he rides, I consider him one of the most talented riders I’ve ever competed with. What’s amazing is how quickly it adapts to anything. The braking he manages to do with this bike are crazy, as was the overtaking on Marquez at turn 1 in Portimao. It is not at all easy to interpret how to best use the front brake, but it comes naturally to him and he is able to let the wheels slide well. His skills are obvious. It is clear that he feels free and is having fun“, continued El Diablo.
Shifting attention to himself, the Yamaha rider argued that we will never see him follow the example of Espargaro, who is close to retiring at 35.
“Maybe I’ll reach 30 and say I want to continue, but honestly I don’t like being on the road all the time plus I’ve been running for at least twenty years. In my opinion it is essential to understand when it is time to leave. Hats off to Aleix who won the Montmelo GP the day after the announcement. He is definitely an example and the reason why I definitely won’t be here at his age“, he finally underlined.
