**”Pedro Acosta’s Fiery Rant Sparks Debate on Tow Tactics and Safety in MotoGP”**

Pedro Acosta's heated complaint about slipstreaming: "You mess up laps for others; this has to end"

"We aren't foolish; we know when we are causing problems and when we're not"

Pedro Acosta delivered a passionate outburst regarding the towing controversy that occurred on Saturday at Silverstone.

Pecco Bagnaia was the first to voice his frustration about numerous riders trying to get a slipstream during the British MotoGP qualifying session, a sentiment that many others later shared.

Acosta concurred, speaking to the press, including Crash.net, at Silverstone.

"I get that we can hold in the pit lane. I also get that we can wait during the out-lap."

"The most problematic aspect, in my opinion, is that if your lap gets ruined for any reason and you stop in the middle, it disrupts the laps of the other drivers. I don't think this is fair."

"We're not ignorant; we know when we're causing disturbances and when we're not. This has happened in many races already – I believe it's time for us to put an end to it."

“I recall an instance where a Moto3 competitor began the race from the pitlane, which meant he had already forfeited five positions on the starting grid. It's essential to establish a rule that ensures when a rider starts their lap, they don't disrupt the laps of others.”

"Nowadays, it's straightforward. You head out, pause at Turn 6, but the issue is the uncertainty of another driver's actions. We're moving quickly, and if someone halts ahead…"

"It means you reduce your speed. I was following Bastianini and Marc when the incident happened—there was more road surface available. If your lap gets ruined, you can pull over to one side, but you should stay within the track's white lines."

“You wouldn’t believe how quickly we get there. The speed depends entirely on what the other person does.”

Acosta refrained from directly accusing his competitors of deliberately ruining their own laps to affect other riders. He stated, "I won't claim they intentionally mess up their own laps, but competition exists in all aspects."

"Imagine how Formula 1 cars create turbulent air for the vehicles behind them? It's a similar concept. By disrupting the performance of others, you gain an advantage and become faster."

"I get it if you slip up and don't notice it once in a while. We're all human and mistakes happen. However, when these mistakes turn into a regular occurrence, it becomes risky. That's why the riders in Moto3 and Moto2 behave this way…”

"It is not about our safety. It is about ensuring the safety of the newcomers and the integrity of the championship."

"If you have the speed to win, your starting position—whether it's first or fifth—doesn't matter."

"If this turns into a regular weekend event, it will be exhausting…"

Acosta talks about competing without a wing. He started the race from ninth position and ended the sprint race on Saturday in fifth place.

He collided with his KTM teammate Brad Binder, causing his wing to fly off into the air.

Acosta talked about continuing the sprint without a wing and said, "It wasn't as bad as expected. It was pretty challenging to handle for the first two laps until I figured out how to control the bike without the wing."

“I ended up spending less time with Marc and Brad. However, after that, I was able to recuperate with Brad before Marc had his accident.

"Overall, the race went well. It was the first time we had a strong start. We executed overtakes similar to how we did at the start of the season. Our speed was sufficient to keep up with Marc. This is something to be pleased about."

He compared his wingless KTM to an airplane missing one wing, saying it's similar to riding a bike under those conditions.

“The issue I encountered was that the entire bike tended to tilt because just one wing was applying pressure to the ground.

"In the corners, it was the same situation. It was particularly easy to lose control of the front on the right-hand corners, and there was also the issue of the wheelie."

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