Pedro Acosta’s Strategic Retreat to Old Settings Catapults Him to Double Podium Success at Aragon: A Look Ahead to Misano

Pedro Acosta adopts 'retreat now, advance later' strategy at Misano MotoGP

"Often, it's said that retreating momentarily can lead to greater progress, and currently, that's exactly our approach."

Reverting to previous configurations on his RC16, Pedro Acosta achieved his inaugural Sprint and MotoGP podium finishes last weekend in Aragon.

The rider from GASGAS Tech3 hadn't made an appearance on the Sprint podium since the race in Mugello back in April, nor had they secured a spot on the grand prix podium since the event at COTA in June.

Acosta's impressive collection of 23 points, his highest since competing in Texas, enabled him to reclaim the fifth position in the global championship, moving ahead of Brad Binder and Maverick Vinales.

The key issue currently is if the traditional setups will be equally successful in Misano during this weekend's event.

"Acosta mentioned, "It appears we've discovered our path ahead and our aim is to maintain that direction through the weekend."

We invested significant time in research to figure out how to regain our competitive edge, and reverting to the season's initial settings has proven beneficial.

"Occasionally, it's mentioned that retreating a bit can lead to advancing even further, and currently, that's exactly our approach."

"Misano is a circuit I enjoy, and considering we'll spend a lot of time there this month, I'm aiming to find my pace starting this Friday, with the goal of maintaining high speeds all weekend long.

"The primary goal is to keep moving forward and enhance our performance in securing the direct Q2 pass, as that's our biggest challenge at the moment."

Acosta's appearance on the podium on Sunday was bolstered by the crash between Francesco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez towards the end, but securing fifth place would have still marked his top grand prix performance since Mugello.

"Following an exceptional weekend in Spain, Pedro Acosta is riding high on confidence, though it remains to be seen how returning to the fundamentals will fare on a track that's quite distinct from MotorLand," Tech3's team leader, Nicolas Goyon, observed. "What's undeniable is his high level of motivation and his previous success in Moto2 last year, indicating his fondness for the Misano circuit."

At the Aragon circuit, Augusto Fernandez adopted a fresh strategy, collaborating with Alberto Girabola who stepped in to help with chief mechanic responsibilities. This is in preparation for Girabola's official comeback to the position in 2025, where he will work with Enea Bastianini, who is set to join Tech3.

Before joining KTM as its Track Performance Manager at the beginning of the previous year, Girabola served as the crew chief for Andrea Dovizioso and Enea Bastianini on the Ducati team.

"Fernandez, who secured the 12th position in Sunday's Grand Prix, mentioned, "Since Aragon, our approach to work has evolved, and I'm eager to keep progressing, aiming to enhance my performance and feel more confident with every lap."

"This weekend, our primary goal is to narrow the distance between us and our competitors. Following the San Marino Grand Prix, there's a crucial test scheduled that I'm heavily relying on to optimally gear up for the rest of the season."

Goyon mentioned, "Augusto Fernandez has revamped his approach to training starting in Aragon, aiming to progressively advance towards the top 10. The additional day of testing will be beneficial in this pursuit, so we're eager to dive in and soak up the Italian vibes!"

Fernandez is anticipated to join Yamaha as a test and wild-card rider for the upcoming MotoGP season.

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