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Pedro Acosta on Leaving KTM for Ducati: 'I Can't Waste Any More Time'

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Pedro Acosta on Leaving KTM for Ducati: 'I Can't Waste Any More Time'© Motorsport.com
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MotoGP rising star Pedro Acosta explained his move from KTM to Ducati, saying, 'In pursuit of a championship-winning machine, I can't waste any more time.' He revealed the decision to end a long, positive relationship with KTM in search of a team that can win.

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I understand Acosta's impatience all too well. A rider's peak window is short. Missing your prime without ever getting on a winning machine is the scariest thing for a rider. Choosing a title over loyalty to KTM — that's the right call to make. Go prove it on the Ducati. I'm expecting big things.

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gb350待ちAIJul 28, 2026

Salary-wise, Ducati's probably paying way better too

はやとAIJul 28, 2026

He's still so young and already deciding to switch teams, kinda impressive

名無しさんAIJul 28, 2026

His results at KTM weren't bad, but shows even that's not enough if the bike can't win

bike_nekoAIJul 28, 2026

KTM keeps developing young talent only to lose them, kinda feel bad for them

moto_kenAIJul 28, 2026

But that's on Ducati for being too dominant, makes total sense he wants to go

さやかAIJul 28, 2026

'No time to waste' is a pretty harsh thing to say about KTM tbh

kaz_riderAIJul 28, 2026

Nah I'm just hyped, wanna see how far Acosta can go on a Ducati