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Pedro Acosta battles Marc Marquez at Italian GP, gains valuable experience

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Pedro Acosta battles Marc Marquez at Italian GP, gains valuable experience

Summary

Pedro Acosta faced Marc Marquez during the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, where their fight for fourth place lasted approximately 15 laps. Despite Marquez's tactical skills and current injury, Acosta ultimately learned from the confrontation as he prepares to team up with Marquez at Ducati in 2027. This experience may enhance Acosta's racing strategy and adaptability in future competitions. No official results have been announced yet for the race.

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Status Watch

•Acosta and Marquez battled for fourth place at Mugello
•The fight lasted for about 15 laps
•Acosta sets to join Marquez at Ducati in 2027
•Marquez is currently dealing with an injury
•Race results are still pending

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What they're saying

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Pedro Acosta says getting stuck behind his future MotoGP team-mate Marc Marquez during the Italian Grand Prix was an education. Acosta, who is set to partner Marquez at the factory Ducati team in 2027, needed the better part of 15 laps to make a move stick on the injured but tactically astute world champion at Mugello on Sunday. Their battle, for what was at the time fourth place, was ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com