Pedro Acosta demands answers after Brno retirement: “KTM must provide answers!”

After two retirements in a single weekend, Acosta’s frustration was plain to hear. In the Grand Prix, the KTM rider ran out of steam shortly before the end. “For a moment, I wasn’t even disappointed. I didn’t do anything wrong. I can’t change things that are beyond my control,” the Spaniard explained resignedly. The call is directed at the Austrian manufacturer: “Now is the time for KTM to provide some answers and analyse why we’re having these reliability issues – because I’ve had quite a few of them already.”

Tyre pressure too high – Acosta fell back at one stage

When asked why the bike had stalled, Acosta confirmed: “It’s the same problem I had on Friday. It just cut out.” He ruled out any link to his retirement in Barcelona: “No, those are two different things.”

Acosta emphasised that, until its abrupt end, the race had been anything but a disaster. His pace had been good enough for a top-five finish. At times it looked as though he was having problems – and indeed he was; his front tyre pressure was too high, which is why he lost a lot of time and fell behind Di Giannantonio and Mir. However, the KTM ace managed to get the tyre back into the operating range. “I was back in my position, and then the race was simply one lap too long.” The tyre pressure, however, had nothing to do with the puncture.

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Die Fahrer

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Diogo Moreira

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Abkühlung

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Martin und Ogura

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Luca Marini

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Pecco Bagnaia

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Start des Rennens

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Jorge Martin

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Enea Bastianini

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Francesco Bagnaia

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Ai Ogura

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Di Giannantonio und Acosta

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Verpflegung

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Diogo Moreira

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Marc Márquez und Pecco Bagnaia

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Di Giannantonio und Moreira

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Marc Márquez gewinnt das Rennen

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Sieger Márc Marquez

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Ai Ogura, Marc Márquez, Pecco Bagnaia

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Sieger Marc Márquez

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The Bezzecchi case: Acosta finds the penalty harsh but fair

When asked where they stood in comparison to the competition, Acosta replied: “We know we’re not at the level to compete with Aprilia and Ducati.” Furthermore, he didn’t believe he would have been faster than “Diggia” on Sunday.

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Acosta did not comment on the crash and Marco Bezzecchi’s subsequent behaviour in the gravel trap on Saturday – including the resulting penalty. He also refrained from commenting on the severity of the sanction, but described the race ban as understandable. “That was a harsh penalty, the harshest I’ve ever seen. But I think it was the right one.” He explained his understanding of the decision by citing respect for everyone involved behind the scenes. “Without the marshals, we simply wouldn’t be racing. It’s more of a penalty imposed out of respect.”