Pedro Acosta struggles with KTM bike performance at Aragon practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Pedro Acosta, competing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, reported difficulties with his bike's front-end feel during practice at the Aragon Grand Prix. He finished eighth, over six tenths behind the leading Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi. Acosta acknowledged the challenge of competing against dominant rivals Aprilia and Ducati, expressing concern over performance gaps. With his teammate Enea Bastianini trailing in 17th place, Acosta emphasized the need to address technical issues before the race.
- •Acosta was the fastest KTM rider at Aragon, finishing eighth.
- •He was over six tenths off the pace of Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia.
- •Tech3's Enea Bastianini placed 17th in the same session.
- •Acosta cited issues with front-end bike feel as a major concern.
- •Ducati placed five bikes in the top 10, with Aprilia having three.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Pedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"
- 4:22 PMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"
"Pedro Acosta says KTM is "too lost" to challenge Aprilia and Ducati, admitting the gap to rivals in Aragon Grand Prix practice was larger than expected. The Spaniard ended Friday's running at MotorLand Aragon in eight place, over six tenths off the pacesetting Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi. But he was comfortably the fastest KTM rider on track, with Tech3's Enea Bastianini finishing another nine ...Keep reading
"Pedro Acosta was once again the fastest KTM rider at Aragon, he couldn't do much to put up a fight with Aprilia and Ducati
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:22 PMPedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"
Pedro Acosta was once again the fastest KTM rider at Aragon, he couldn't do much to put up a fight with Aprilia and Ducati
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 4:22 PMPedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"
Pedro Acosta says KTM is "too lost" to challenge Aprilia and Ducati, admitting the gap to rivals in Aragon Grand Prix practice was larger than expected. The Spaniard ended Friday's running at MotorLand Aragon in eight place, over six tenths off the pacesetting Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi. But he was comfortably the fastest KTM rider on track, with Tech3's Enea Bastianini finishing another nine ...Keep reading
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