Pedro Acosta aims for maiden MotoGP win at Austrian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Pedro Acosta is set to race at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, where he seeks his first MotoGP victory. Recently, he has shown strong performance at Silverstone, Aragon, and Misano. Pol Espargaro expressed optimism about Acosta's chances at KTM's home race, especially given the track's historical suitability for KTM machinery. Acosta recognizes the challenges posed by competitors like Ducati and Aprilia but acknowledges the significance of winning at this venue as he concludes his tenure with KTM.
- •Austrian Grand Prix takes place at the Red Bull Ring.
- •Pol Espargaro backs Acosta for potential victory this weekend.
- •Acosta comes off strong performances at recent races.
- •He is leaving KTM at the end of the season.
- •Acosta cites competition from Ducati and Aprilia as a challenge.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Pedro Acosta backed to win KTM’s home MotoGP race - “if there’s a place, it’s here”
- 3:13 PMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta backed to win KTM’s home MotoGP race - “if there’s a place, it’s here”
"Pol Espargaro is hoping Pedro Acosta can finally claim his maiden MotoGP win at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix on the back of his recent run of form. While the prospect of Acosta claiming his first MotoGP victory has been a recurring topic of discussion this year, the debate has taken on added significance ahead of KTM’s home round at the Red Bull Ring. The Spaniard is ...Keep reading
"Having already challenged for victory on several occasions this year, Acosta might just be able to break through this time in Austria, believes Pol Espargaro
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:13 PMPedro Acosta backed to win KTM’s home MotoGP race - “if there’s a place, it’s here”
Having already challenged for victory on several occasions this year, Acosta might just be able to break through this time in Austria, believes Pol Espargaro
- Motorsport.comSep 17, 2026, 3:13 PMPedro Acosta backed to win KTM’s home MotoGP race - “if there’s a place, it’s here”
Pol Espargaro is hoping Pedro Acosta can finally claim his maiden MotoGP win at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix on the back of his recent run of form. While the prospect of Acosta claiming his first MotoGP victory has been a recurring topic of discussion this year, the debate has taken on added significance ahead of KTM’s home round at the Red Bull Ring. The Spaniard is ...Keep reading
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