Pedro Acosta takes second place at Aragon MotoGP

The 2026 MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix at MotorLand Aragón saw standout performances from Pedro Acosta and championship leader Jorge Martín. Pedro Acosta, riding for KTM, secured a second-place finish, trailing winner Marc Márquez by 1.7 seconds. Acosta’s performance was described by Pol Espargaró as a “big bag of oxygen” for the KTM factory, noting that the rider is performing beyond the current capabilities of the RC16 machine.

Championship leader Jorge Martín, riding for Aprilia, finished in fifth place in both the sprint and the main Grand Prix. Martín reported significant difficulties with grip and front-end stability, stating that the track was one of his most challenging. Despite these struggles, he expressed optimism about his progress and the data gathered from the 14 races held so far.

Other notable results included Marco Bezzecchi, who secured a podium for Aprilia Racing after taking pole position and setting an all-time lap record during the sprint session. The event featured high temperatures and intense competition, with Spanish riders aiming for strong results on home soil.