Murcian rider Pedro Acosta, in 2017, was crowned PreMoto3™ Champion of Spain with two races to spare, making the jump to the Moto3™ Junior World Championship the following year. In a category that he competed in since 2019 alongside the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, he was a stand out rider in both competitions. In the FIM CEV Championship, he recorded podium finishes, while in the Rookies Cup he took runner-up, achieving three victories and five podiums, and second only to Carlos Tatay. 2020 saw him go one further and claim the Rookies Cup title before graduating onto the Moto3™ World Championship stage with Red Bull KTM Ajo. His impact in the class was instant, taking P2 in the season opener before going on to claim three consecutive victories, the best of which was a stunning ride from pitlane to P1 at the Doha GP. Suddenly he was the name on everyone’s lips and rumours of a direct move to MotoGP™ began to circulate. Three more victories and another podium saw the rookie seal the lightweight class crown but a move to the premier class never materialised, with Acosta instead opting for a seat in Moto2™. In his debut season in the class, Acosta made more history by becoming the youngest ever race winner with victory at Mugello. Two more wins and two more podiums helped him to fifth in the Championship and the Moto2™ Rookie of the Year title. He remained within the ranks of Aki Ajo’s KTM outfit and following seven wins, Acosta won his second title in three years with two races to spare. One of the most exciting talents we've ever seen now gets set for MotoGP™ with GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 in 2024. What can the #31 achieve in his rookie season?
Rider Stats
Videos
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"Nobody expected it!" - Acosta assumes P2 in the title race
The GASGAS Tech3 rider went P10 to P2 in a dramatic Tissot Sprint which sees him become Jorge Martin's closest rival in the Championship race
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Jerez heartbreak as Acosta denied pole by last corner crash
The rookie was over six-tenths up and set for provisional P1 before falling victim to the slippy conditions and hitting the deck at Turn 13
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A tale of two talents: Acosta learns from Legend Pedrosa
The rookie wonder lived up to his word and chased the #26 around Jerez for a while as he continues his MotoGP™ education
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"I've more to learn from him, than he does from me" - Acosta on Pedrosa
The rookie sensation opens up on his relationship with the MotoGP™ Legend, and how he has done his best to learn from him his vast experience
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"It's a matter of time" - KTM talk title dream and Acosta's rise
Sebastian Risse, KTM Technical Manager, opens up on the Austrian manufacturer's MotoGP™ ambition, and the burgeoning talent of their budding superstar
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UNHEARD: "Everyone was elbows out at the start!"
The podium trio reflect on a frantic but compelling Americas GP at COTA
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"You can't imagine how much I enjoyed that!" - Acosta
The rookie wonder analysed a sensational Grand Prix, his battles with Marc Marquez and Maverick Viñales and whether he can contend for Championship honours
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Acosta: Marc and Jorge were more clever than I was, but I've taken note!
Experience told as the GASGAS Tech3 rookie picked up a lesson or two from his more senior counterparts after just missing out on a Sprint podium
Rider Bio
Bike
KTM
Date of birth
25/05/2004
Place of birth
Mazarrón, Spain
Height
171 cm
Weight
62 kg
Rider Story
News
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Can Acosta's history-making rookie campaign continue in Jerez?
The GASGAS Tech3 star has more records within touching distance ahead of his first premier class home Grand Prix
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All roads lead south for Pedro
The diamond of a racetrack carved out of the sun-blessed Andalusian hills has seen it all before, but this one could surpass all the previous 39 occasions
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Pedrosa: "Acosta is surpassing expectations"
The three-time World Champion heaped praise on the rookie sensation when they spoke on DAZN after the Americas GP
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Poncharal on Acosta: “I don’t know how to explain it, it’s not normal”
After making his mark in the premier class, Herve Poncharal gives an assessment of Pedro Acosta's performances ahead of the Americas GP
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Acosta: Marquez did it with Rossi, and now I’ve done it!
Appearing on late night Spanish TV, the rookie sensation discussed battling MotoGP™ icons and selling his used underwear!
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"He's phenomenal" - Acosta's rivals laud maiden podium
After becoming the third youngest premier class podium finisher, motogp.com got the thoughts of some of the rookie's fellow MotoGP™ competitors on the performance
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Poncharal on Acosta: "He is special, he is different, he is better"
After an impressive debut, Herve Poncharal gives his thoughts on how MotoGP™ rookie Pedro Acosta is doing in the opening round of the season
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"I think he has amazed everyone" - Acosta's star continues to burn bright
The Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 rider has been the centre of attention after the Sepang Test for all the right reasons
By motogp.com
Videos
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"Nobody expected it!" - Acosta assumes P2 in the title race
The GASGAS Tech3 rider went P10 to P2 in a dramatic Tissot Sprint which sees him become Jorge Martin's closest rival in the Championship race
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Jerez heartbreak as Acosta denied pole by last corner crash
The rookie was over six-tenths up and set for provisional P1 before falling victim to the slippy conditions and hitting the deck at Turn 13
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A tale of two talents: Acosta learns from Legend Pedrosa
The rookie wonder lived up to his word and chased the #26 around Jerez for a while as he continues his MotoGP™ education
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"I've more to learn from him, than he does from me" - Acosta on Pedrosa
The rookie sensation opens up on his relationship with the MotoGP™ Legend, and how he has done his best to learn from him his vast experience
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"It's a matter of time" - KTM talk title dream and Acosta's rise
Sebastian Risse, KTM Technical Manager, opens up on the Austrian manufacturer's MotoGP™ ambition, and the burgeoning talent of their budding superstar
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UNHEARD: "Everyone was elbows out at the start!"
The podium trio reflect on a frantic but compelling Americas GP at COTA
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"You can't imagine how much I enjoyed that!" - Acosta
The rookie wonder analysed a sensational Grand Prix, his battles with Marc Marquez and Maverick Viñales and whether he can contend for Championship honours
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Acosta: Marc and Jorge were more clever than I was, but I've taken note!
Experience told as the GASGAS Tech3 rookie picked up a lesson or two from his more senior counterparts after just missing out on a Sprint podium