Pedro Acosta’s strong performance at the German MotoGP was cut short when he crashed in the gravel trap while running in fifth place. The Red Bull KTM rider was part of the leading group before the incident, which marked him as the third rider among nine to fall during the race. Out of all competitors, only ten riders managed to cross the finish line.
What Caused Pedro Acosta’s Germany Crash According to the Rider
Acosta attributed the crash at Turn 3 to a minor difference in speed rather than a major error. He said, “I hardly made a mistake.” He pointed out that when competing behind other manufacturers, particularly Ducati, those riders have a wider margin for error, whereas his team faces much tighter limits.
“For us every slight moment, a mistake or something different, can end like today, in a crash,”
Acosta explained. He detailed that even though he went marginally faster than the previous lap, he was still well below his practice speed. The combination of hard-medium tires and a full fuel load made the bike sensitive to small changes, contributing to the fall.
He added that during his time at the front, making overtakes and maintaining pace with leaders like Alex Marquez and Bezzecchi, his performance was solid.
“It was a solid weekend, always in the top five. We were just missing a little bit to put it all together. We’ll keep going,”
Acosta said.
Looking Forward to the Czech Grand Prix at Brno
Despite the challenging outing in Germany, Acosta is optimistic about the upcoming race at Brno, which returns to the MotoGP calendar after a hiatus since 2020. The circuit holds positive memories for KTM, especially their victory with Brad Binder.
Acosta remarked,
“The last time we went to Brno it was quite nice for KTM, so we’ll cross our fingers!”
In Germany, Binder was KTM’s only rider to finish, securing seventh place, while both Tech3 riders did not complete the event. The next competitive sessions for the Czech Grand Prix begin on Friday with free practice.
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