JAKARTA - The KTM racing team feels that they have not done anything big to be able to retain Pedro Acosta in the 2027 racing season, but are confident that the rider will not leave them.
KTM Motorsport boss Pit Beirer said they needed proof that the Spaniard was not leaving. He also believes that the KTM project throughout the winter with the RC16 will bear fruit at the Sepang test before the 2026 season begins.
"I'm pretty sure the Sepang test will be important for us to show not only to Pedro, but also to all our riders what we have given during the winter," said Beirer, quoted from Crash.
Acosta, who is currently 21 years old, will be one of the main topics of discussion in the 2026 MotoGP paddock. This is the last year of his contract with KTM so the possibility of him leaving is very open.
Rumors regarding Acosta's future have intensified after last season was difficult, especially in the early half. Many predict he will leave the Austrian manufacturer if there is a much more attractive offer.
Beirer said that talks regarding a new contract with Pedro Acosta would be attempted if the tests that take place in Sepang later show an improvement.
"I'm sure we'll deliver good results. We'll have a good Sepang test. I don't want to talk to them now when they're all expecting an improvement from our team," he said.
Acosta's prediction to leave KTM is supported by rumors that there is interest from the Ducati Lenovo Team. The young racer is said to be recruited to become a teammate of seven-time world champion Marc Marquez.
In addition, Acosta is also associated with the VR46 Racing Team owned by Valentino Rossi. The Italian living legend does not hide his interest in Acosta so that efforts to get his services will definitely be made.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
