Pedro Acosta Analyzes Thailand GP Crash and Prepares for Argentine GP Challenges
Pedro Acosta has identified the cause of his crash during the Thailand GP and is confident of preventing it in the future. He faces challenges at the Argentine GP, having limited experience at the Termas de Rio Hondo track. Despite these challenges, Acosta looks to leverage past KTM successes in this race.
Pedro Acosta, the KTM rider, has gained insights into the crash he experienced during the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix. Coming into the 2025 season opener in Buriram as a strong podium contender, Acosta faced challenges and crashed while running ninth in the early laps. He described the crash experience, noting that it felt easier to lose the rear during braking with the 2025 KTM model than in past races.
Despite finishing in 19th place, Acosta expressed confidence in understanding the reasons behind the crash and how to prevent its recurrence. He opted to keep specific details about the crash private while asserting that, “I already understand what happened in Thailand, and I know what needs to change to prevent that from happening again,” as reported by es.motorsport.com.
Having not raced at Termas de Rio Hondo since its 2024 calendar drop due to budget cuts, Acosta’s experience there includes a 12th-place finish in Moto2 in 2023 and a seventh place in 2022. KTM performed well in the last Argentine GP, with Brad Binder winning the sprint race from 15th on the grid, enhancing team morale ahead of the upcoming event.
Given the poor track conditions typical of the Rio Hondo circuit, Acosta anticipates challenges during practice sessions. He stated, “Friday morning’s session will probably be a waste of time, as the conditions won’t be right for racing,” acknowledging the difficulty of competing without extensive data from the venue. Nevertheless, he noted that past successes, like Binder’s sprint victory, offer hope as they prepare for the weekend.
In summary, Pedro Acosta has recognized key factors behind his crash during the Thailand GP and is optimistic about avoiding similar issues in future races. His lack of experience at the Termas de Rio Hondo track poses a challenge, yet past successes from the KTM team give him confidence going into the Argentine GP. Acosta’s focus remains on preparation and adapting to track conditions despite potential hurdles ahead.
Original Source: www.crash.net
