Pedro Acosta doubts winning chances despite strong practice session in Hungary
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Pedro Acosta expressed uncertainty about his chances of victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix amid fluctuating form. The KTM rider recorded a significantly quick lap time during Friday's practice, finishing four tenths faster than Fabio di Giannantonio of VR46 Ducati. This performance followed a less impressive outing the previous week, complicating his mindset as he approaches the main events of the weekend. Acosta's ability to maintain consistency will be critical as the race weekend progresses.
- •Acosta ended Friday's practice as the fastest rider.
- •He was 0.4 seconds quicker than di Giannantonio.
- •Acosta's form has been inconsistent recently.
- •The Hungarian Grand Prix is taking place at Balaton Park.
- •Qualifying rounds are upcoming this weekend.
- 4:51 PMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta perplexed by Hungary pace advantage: “I cannot think about winning”
"Pedro Acosta says the dramatic swings in his recent form make it difficult for him to “think about winning” the Hungarian Grand Prix, despite making a dominant start to the weekend. The factory KTM rider stunned the opposition in Practice at Balaton Park on Friday, ending up four tenths quicker than the VR46 Ducati of Fabio di Giannantonio. The result came just a week after a relatively ...Keep reading
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