Pedro Acosta's 2025 MotoGP season left him wanting more, despite a strong showing.
Acosta, riding for KTM, expressed his disappointment, stating that their efforts felt like they were "for nothing." He had a promising race in Valencia, the season finale, holding third place for a significant portion of the race. However, he ultimately finished fourth, overtaken by Fabio Di Giannantonio on the penultimate lap.
While Acosta secured fourth place in the championship, ahead of Francesco Bagnaia (who crashed early in the race along with Johann Zarco), this result didn't satisfy his ambitions. He openly admitted that his goal was to compete for the championship, and the final outcome fell short of that dream.
"For how I started this championship that, before Jerez, I was 11th, was not a bad comeback [in the 2025 season], a lot of consistency inside the top-five,” Pedro Acosta said after the Valencia race. "But it’s missing a lot. I came here with a dream to try to fight for the championship and this is not what we got at the end. It’s true that we get a really good result, really good consistency, but it’s not enough.”
Acosta reflected on his personal growth as a rider, emphasizing his improved consistency and understanding of his place in the competition. However, he made it clear that he expects better results in 2026. He believes he's giving his all, minimizing mistakes, but acknowledges the difficulty of achieving perfection in every race.
But here's where it gets controversial... even with a flawless performance, the podium might not be within reach. When asked to rate his season out of 10, Acosta gave himself a "five." He bluntly stated that they "fought for nothing," reiterating his desire to compete for the championship, a goal that remained unfulfilled.
And this is the part most people miss... Acosta also discussed the race itself, explaining that his start wasn't as bad as it seemed, despite looking less impressive than his sprint start. He faced issues with his ride height device early on, costing him valuable time. He struggled with the front device and then had issues with the rear one.
He further explained that they are struggling to keep up with the improvements of other manufacturers. Regarding the start, he noted that Di Giannantonio had a better start. Acosta lost a position due to the bike's rear device issues. The ultimate problem was a lack of grip, which caused him to lose the podium position to Di Giannantonio. He mentioned that they started with a lower grip level compared to their competitors.
What do you think? Do you agree with Acosta's assessment of the season? Share your thoughts on his performance and KTM's progress in the comments below!
