Pedro Acosta

Pedro Acosta is a Spanish MotoGP rider famously nicknamed "The Shark of Mazarron" (El Tiburon de Mazarron). Widely regarded as the purest talent since the arrival of Marc Marquez, Acosta created a rare phenomenon by clinching two world titles in different classes within just three years. Known for his deep braking technique, sharp overtaking instincts, and racing maturity far beyond his age, he is now the symbol of future hope for KTM's world championship project.

Career Journey

• Global Sensation & Moto3 World Champion (2021): Acosta rocked the motorcycle racing world upon his Moto3 debut, winning a race from the pit lane in Qatar. He successfully secured the Moto3 World Championship in his rookie season, becoming the second-youngest rider in Grand Prix history to achieve such a feat.
• Moto2 Dominance & Title Records (2022–2023): Spending only two seasons in the intermediate class, Acosta proved his lightning-fast adaptability. In the 2023 season, he delivered a dominant performance with incredible consistency to capture the Moto2 World Championship crown. This victory officially paved his way to the highest level of world motorcycle racing.
• Phenomenal Premier Class Debut (2024): Promoted to MotoGP with the GasGas Tech3 satellite team, Acosta immediately showed his teeth by securing podiums in the opening rounds. He frequently engaged in fierce duels against veteran world champions without fear, which led to his immediate promotion to the factory main team for the following season.
• The Main Icon of Red Bull KTM (2025–Present): Entering the 2025 and 2026 seasons, Acosta officially represents the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing main team alongside Brad Binder. With full factory support, he carries the heavy yet challenging task of turning the RC16 machinery into a world champion bike. His performances are constantly anticipated by a global audience due to his ability to execute seemingly impossible maneuvers at every turn.