Pedro Acosta secured a sixth-place finish at the Silverstone race, an outcome he described as positive but marred by frustration due to grip problems that limited his ability to challenge higher positions. The Spanish rider, competing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, climbed from 14th on the starting grid to sixth, earning 10 important championship points while highlighting ongoing difficulties with his KTM RC16 on the British circuit.
Grip Issues Impact Overtaking and Race Strategy
Acosta’s race was notably affected by a lack of grip, which hindered his ability to make overtakes even when his pace was competitive. He expressed his annoyance with this limitation, stating,
“When you have the pace and you cannot overtake then it’s frustrating,”
—Pedro Acosta, rider. This challenge prevented him from fully capitalizing on his potential and restricted his fight for top positions.
Strong Start Demonstrates Determination
Despite the grip difficulties, Acosta showed aggressive and adaptive riding skills early in the race. He made multiple overtakes in the chaotic opening laps, saying,
“I did overtake a lot of people at the start, even though it was messy!”
—Pedro Acosta, rider. This highlights his determination and robust racecraft even when conditions are challenging.
Looking Ahead: Hope for Improvements at Aragon
Pedro Acosta remains hopeful about addressing the grip issues before the next race, emphasizing the importance of upcoming tests. He remarked,
“We have to improve and for Aragon we will also have a test which is important,”
—Pedro Acosta, rider. This forward-looking approach underlines the focus on development work to enhance his competitiveness and tackle the limitations currently affecting his performance.
