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| Pedro Acosta Explains Cold Weather Tire Struggles and KTM’s Strong Start at Dutch MotoGP 2025 Practice in Assen. |
Assen, Netherlands – Rising MotoGP star Pedro Acosta has opened up about the tire challenges and weather conditions that led to multiple crashes during Friday’s practice sessions at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. The day was marked by two red flags and several high-profile incidents—including Marc Marquez sliding into the gravel—due to the difficulties posed by medium front tires in colder weather.
Cold Weather and Medium Front Tire Issues
Two red flags were caused by crashes involving Ai Ogura and Lorenzo Savadori. Several other riders also went down, including championship leader Marc Marquez. According to Acosta, who rides for KTM’s factory team, the colder-than-expected track temperatures played a major role in these incidents.
“Yes. Even for us, I made three runs with the medium front,” Acosta said.
“It was tough to put temperature on and feel that the bike was normal.
It was quite strange. But anyway, we need to keep going. It was cold and windy, like last year.”
Pedro Acosta Becomes Fastest KTM Rider on Friday
Acosta's performance was a notable improvement from last year, when he finished 15th on Friday in his rookie season. This time, the young Spaniard ended the second practice session in 3rd place—behind only Fabio Quartararo and Alex Marquez—making him the fastest KTM rider on the day. The next best KTM was Maverick Vinales, in 8th place.
“Maybe we are more calm now. The bike is more stable,” Acosta explained.
“And I have more experience than last year. I’m more chilled on tracks like this.”
Improvements in Riding Style and Team Confidence
Acosta also credited his improved pace to a more refined riding style and his growing experience on tricky circuits like Assen, Mugello, and Silverstone, where he had previously struggled.
“We are improving my riding style. And riding in other ways,” he added.
The solid start for KTM at Assen has raised hopes for a stronger overall weekend, compared to 2024 where the team faced major setbacks.
“It’s true to see how much we struggled last year—from FP1 to Sunday we couldn’t put anything together—this wasn’t a bad Friday,” Acosta said.
“Tomorrow we must check our race pace because it’s important for both the sprint and the main race. We have to be happy.”
Acosta’s Ducati Museum Visit Sparks Curiosity
Before arriving in the Netherlands, Pedro Acosta made headlines for visiting Borgo Panigale, the home of Ducati, earlier in the week. While some speculated about his MotoGP future, Acosta clarified that he simply wanted to see Casey Stoner’s legendary MotoGP bike in Ducati’s museum.
“I just wanted to see Casey Stoner’s classic bike. Nothing more,” he insisted.
Pedro Acosta Shines for KTM Amid Cold Weather and Tire Drama at Assen
Despite the challenges brought on by low track temperatures and unstable grip from the medium front tire, Pedro Acosta emerged as a standout performer on Friday at the Dutch MotoGP 2025. His maturity, improved bike stability, and growing experience are shaping him into a strong contender not just for this weekend—but for the season ahead.
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