Each new appearance of Pedro Acosta in MotoGP attracts more admiration, and his recent performance at the Grand Prix of the Americas almost reached epic heights. The young driver from the Red Bull GasGas Tech3 team shone with his mastery, taking control of the race before finally placing second. This feat did not fail to captivate Jorge Lorenzo, former MotoGP champion, who shared his impressions during the “Dura la Vita” podcast.
Jorge Lorenzo, who was full of praise for the rookie, reiterated his previous predictions regarding the potential ofAcosta : " I said: if everything goes well and he doesn't have any bad luck, he will be ready to win in Jerez. The kid almost beat me and almost won in Austin ". The former pilot highlights not only the raw talent ofAcosta, but also its ability to rise to the top of the rankings in favorable circumstances.
However, with great power comes great responsibility, and Lorenzo warns Acosta against the risks of “overconfidence”: “ the only thing that can stop this guy's progress is a serious accident, and this is what he must control : overconfidence ". These words highlight the importance of caution in a sport where risks are omnipresent.
Jorge Lorenzo: “ Pedro Acosta is technically more prepared than the others »
Jorge Lorenzo also emphasized on motorcyclesports the exceptional level of technical preparation ofAcosta, a distinctive advantage that separates it from its rivals: “ this guy is technically more prepared than the others. The KTM is a very nervous motorcycle and, moreover, he lacks experience, which is very important in MotoGP ". He concludes with an optimistic anticipation of the future performance of Peter Acosta : " it makes the difference on the KTM. When he adds the experience you will see where he is ».
These reflections of Jorge Lorenzo not only celebrate the early achievements ofAcosta but also put into perspective the challenges and expectations the young rider will have to manage to capitalize on his exceptional talent and successfully navigate the competitive world of MotoGP.
