Pedro Acosta Aims for Redemption: Tackling Phillip Island with Speed and Caution

Pedro Acosta: "Maintaining the Momentum While Avoiding Accidents"

"I aim to keep up the momentum from the Motegi weekend, but without the crashes!"

Pedro Acosta is gearing up for the last four races of his debut MotoGP season, aiming to recover after a mixed experience at Motegi.

The newcomer from GASGAS Tech3, after finishing second in Mandalika, secured his first-ever pole position in Japan and went on to fiercely compete with the top Ducatis for victory in the race.

Regrettably for the young man, aged 20, he left both situations without gaining anything.

Acosta was in the lead during the Saturday Sprint when he crashed. In the grand prix, he started in second place behind the winner, Francesco Bagnaia.

Acosta experienced a total of 22 crashes this season, surpassing Marc Marquez for the highest number of falls this year. As a result, he lost his fifth position in the world championship standings to Brad Binder, who will be his teammate next season.

Acosta's quickness is undeniable, and the fresh surface of the Phillip Island track introduces an element of unpredictability that could equalize the competition with the seasoned racers in the class.

"It's been a refreshing week at home following numerous races and travels. I've had the chance to relax, unwind, and train in my favorite spots," Acosta stated.

"We have four highly demanding Grands Prix remaining, and we'll wrap up our inaugural season as MotoGP riders. I aim to maintain the same momentum we had during the Motegi weekend, while avoiding any accidents!"

Australia marks the beginning of the final four weekends, and it features a track that I am particularly fond of. It's known to be the toughest in the championship, and I am optimistic about achieving a strong result there.

"In Australia, the chilly weather is the only challenge for someone coming from Mazarron, but we'll do our best to overcome it!"

Team manager Nicolas Goyon stated that Pedro Acosta departed from Japan feeling extremely frustrated after failing to finish both races, despite being one of the quickest riders throughout the weekend.

"There's no doubt that Pedro is currently in great spirits. He's got a solid grasp of the bike, and it's expected he'll be eager to compensate for the last race. Phillip Island seems like an ideal venue for him to achieve that."

Augusto Fernandez, a team member, is approaching the end of his full-time career in MotoGP, while the anticipated test agreement with Yamaha has not yet come to fruition.

"We're going to one of the circuits I love the most, Phillip Island is unique and riding there is incredible," said Fernandez. "The recent races have been challenging, but we are staying motivated."

"There were certain positive aspects in Japan that we should implement to achieve better outcomes, so let's work on enhancing our competitiveness in Australia."

Goyon mentioned that Augusto Fernandez faced more challenges during the race weekend in Japan. However, he believes that the Australian track, which is quite unique, suited Fernandez well in 2023, and he is optimistic that Fernandez won't face the same problems there.

Practice sessions at Phillip Island are set to commence on Friday.

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