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Pedro Acosta faces more KTM reliability issues at Dutch Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Pedro Acosta faces more KTM reliability issues at Dutch Grand Prix

Summary

Pedro Acosta encountered further technical difficulties while competing with KTM during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Assen. He experienced two separate stuck throttle issues in the final practice and again during qualifying, which significantly impacted his performance, ultimately placing him eighth on the grid. Acosta expressed frustration and pressured KTM for solutions to the recurring problems that have troubled the team this season. With these challenges mounting, KTM will need to address these reliability concerns moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Acosta suffered two throttle issues during practice and qualifying at Assen.
•He finished qualifying in eighth position on the grid.
•Frustrations with KTM's technical reliability continue to grow.
•KTM faces pressure to resolve persistent technical difficulties.

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4:36 PMMotorsport.com — “Who’s to say it won’t happen again?” - Pedro Acosta frustrations deepen after latest KTM tech dramas

What they're saying

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Pedro Acosta continued to put pressure on KTM to find fixes after a stuck throttle issue added to the manufacturer’s recent technical woes during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Acosta suffered two similar technical problems on Saturday at Assen, stopping on track in the final practice before being hit by reliability issues again during qualifying. This left him a distant eighth on the grid ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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