Pedro Acosta maintains faith in KTM’s racing project but emphasizes that belief alone won’t be enough to overcome current challenges. After a disappointing weekend, he is calling on the factory for a dramatic turnaround, describing the need as almost requiring “magic” to revive the team‘s competitiveness.
Honest Talks Highlight the Need for Something Different
Acosta shared that he has engaged in serious and candid discussions with the KTM factory representatives about their struggles. He expressed the urgency for technical and performance improvements to regain a fighting chance in the races.
Boys, I need something, something just to be competitive.
—Pedro Acosta
He clarified that his request does not revolve around immediate championship wins, but rather around restoring the sense of being competitive and battling on track instead of merely observing the field from behind.
Innovation and Commitment Essential for Progress
When asked what KTM must do to improve, Acosta stated that it is not just a technical fix but requires innovation and a strong commitment from everyone involved. He acknowledged his own limitations in experience but stressed that the responsibility now lies with the team and factory to deliver results.
Magic, we need magic. I’m really lucky with my team, to be honest—with the people that I’m working with in the box. Then it’s in their hands. I mean, I don’t have… last year many people apologized that I was talking a lot without having a lot of experience. I still not having that experience maybe, you know? For this, it’s in their hands, not in mine. I need magic, that’s the only thing.
—Pedro Acosta
Expectations and Challenges Ahead for KTM
Acosta’s call for “magic” underlines the significant pressure KTM faces to turn their project around. While the factory has shown it can produce winners in the past, the current setbacks require a renewed push toward innovation and performance enhancement to remain competitive in upcoming races. The team’s ability to respond effectively will be critical to Acosta’s fight moving forward.
