Pedro Acosta secures first MotoGP victory at Spielberg
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Pedro Acosta achieved his first MotoGP win on September 21, 2026, at the Spielberg circuit. Acosta's crew chief, Paul Trevathan, expressed that while the victory was emotional, there remains significant potential for improvement. The bond between Acosta and Trevathan was highlighted, with Trevathan described as a father figure to Acosta during their journey together in the sport. Following this breakthrough win, attention turns to Acosta's future performances and potential growth in the championship.
- •Pedro Acosta won his first MotoGP race at Spielberg.
- •The event took place on September 21, 2026.
- •Crew chief Paul Trevathan noted untapped potential for Acosta.
- •The relationship between Acosta and Trevathan is significant.
- •Future performances will be closely monitored following this win.
- 11:08 AMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta's potential is 'scary', says crew chief after breakthrough win
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Pedro Acosta's potential is 'scary', says crew chief after breakthrough win
"Pedro Acosta's KTM crew chief Paul Trevathan says his rider can still improve following his first MotoGP win on Sunday - but dares not think about just how much potential lies untapped. It was an emotional win for Trevathan and Acosta, who described the New Zealander as a father figure in the aftermath of the triumph at Spielberg. They have worked together since Acosta stepped up to the ...Keep reading
"Paul Trevathan explains the 'great champion' traits his rider displayed in the Austrian Grand Prix
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 21, 2026, 11:08 AMPedro Acosta's potential is 'scary', says crew chief after breakthrough win
Pedro Acosta's KTM crew chief Paul Trevathan says his rider can still improve following his first MotoGP win on Sunday - but dares not think about just how much potential lies untapped. It was an emotional win for Trevathan and Acosta, who described the New Zealander as a father figure in the aftermath of the triumph at Spielberg. They have worked together since Acosta stepped up to the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 11:08 AMPedro Acosta's potential is 'scary', says crew chief after breakthrough win
Paul Trevathan explains the 'great champion' traits his rider displayed in the Austrian Grand Prix
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