Pedro Acosta criticizes MotoGP tyre pressure rules after Indonesian GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Pedro Acosta expressed frustration with MotoGP's tyre pressure regulations during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend, describing the situation as making riders look like 'donkeys.' After starting ninth, Acosta moved into fourth early but faced issues when his front tyre pressure exceeded allowable limits. This forced him to surrender his position during the race, which he claims detracted from the competition's quality as he and Marc Marquez exchanged places multiple times. Acosta suggested the minimum tyre pressure rule should apply only at the race's start. Additionally, Maverick Vinales received a penalty for failing to meet tyre pressure requirements, though it did not affect his final position.
- •Acosta criticized tyre pressure rules as detrimental during the Indonesian GP.
- •He faced issues with excessive front tyre pressure after overtaking Marquez.
- •Acosta suggested minimum pressure checks should happen only at the race start.
- •Vinales received a 16-second penalty for tyre pressure violation.
- •Acosta's performance and ongoing battles with Marquez were affected by the rules.
- 9:23 AMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta: MotoGP tyre pressure rules make us look like “donkeys”
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Pedro Acosta: MotoGP tyre pressure rules make us look like “donkeys”
"Pedro Acosta has hit out at MotoGP’s much-maligned tyre pressure rules, saying riders were made to look like “donkeys” in the Indonesian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old passed the factory Ducati of Marc Marquez for fourth with ease on lap 7, having shown strong pace in the early stages after starting ninth on the grid. But as the pressure on his front Michelin tyre went beyond the ...Keep reading
"MotoGP’s tyre pressure rules were back in the spotlight during the Mandalika weekend
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 11, 2026, 9:23 AMPedro Acosta: MotoGP tyre pressure rules make us look like “donkeys”
Pedro Acosta has hit out at MotoGP’s much-maligned tyre pressure rules, saying riders were made to look like “donkeys” in the Indonesian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old passed the factory Ducati of Marc Marquez for fourth with ease on lap 7, having shown strong pace in the early stages after starting ninth on the grid. But as the pressure on his front Michelin tyre went beyond the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 9:23 AMPedro Acosta: MotoGP tyre pressure rules make us look like “donkeys”
MotoGP’s tyre pressure rules were back in the spotlight during the Mandalika weekend
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