Pedro Acosta struggles in Mugello MotoGP practice, finishes 13th
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026

Pedro Acosta faced difficulties during Friday's practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, where he expressed surprise at the problems encountered. The factory KTM rider finished 13th, nearly half a second off the pace, failing to secure a direct entry into Q2. Acosta had also struggled for speed in the opening practice, indicating ongoing challenges as he prepares for the competitive event. His team will likely work to improve performance ahead of qualifying.
- •Acosta ends Friday practice in 13th place.
- •He was almost half a second off the pace.
- •Failed to gain a direct entry into Q2.
- •Struggled for speed in opening practice.
- •Team aims to improve performance before qualifying.
- 5:13 PMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta: “Nothing has clicked” after difficult Mugello MotoGP practice
"Pedro Acosta says he was surprised to encounter so many problems in Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix after failing to secure a direct entry into Q2. The factory KTM MotoGP rider lacked the speed to contend for a top 10 result in the afternoon, ending up almost half a second off the pace in 13th place. Having also struggled for speed in opening practice, Acosta’s day eventually ended ...Keep reading
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