Pedro Acosta blames bike performance for winless MotoGP season

Spanish rider Pedro Acosta, the 2021 Moto3 world champion and Moto2 champion, has yet to win a MotoGP race despite 13 podium finishes. He told Sky Italia that the premier class now "has become a bit like Formula 1" and that success depends on having the right machinery. Acosta said, "It's clear we are not at the level of Aprilia or even Ducati," attributing his lack of victories to KTM's technical lag and his own limited experience in the top tier.

Acosta will leave KTM and join Ducati for the next season, where he will team up with multiple‑time champion Marc Marquez. He expressed optimism about the move, noting that on a Ducati he expects to finally compete for wins while keeping pressure off himself.

The rider’s comments highlight the growing importance of technical development in MotoGP and set expectations for his performance with Ducati in the coming years.