Pedro Acosta rules out staying in Moto2 as Jack Miller, Marc Marquez say “he’s ready” for MotoGP

Pedro Acosta has confirmed he plans to step up to MotoGP with KTM next season, while some of the premier class’ biggest stars say he’s ready.
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Moto2 Sachsenring 2023
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Moto2 Sachsenring 2023

Still a teenager, Acosta has bee﷽n nothing short of a sensation since arriving into the MotoGP paddock, as highlighted by his Moto3 title win as a rookie. 

The Red Bul♌l KTM Ajo rider, is now looking like a firm favourite for the Moto2 title in justꦫ his second season in the class, as is Tony Aroblino who is also being linked with a switch to MotoGP in 2024 with Ducati. 

Winner of four rꩲaces already this season, Acosta spoke about his future in the lead up to this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

"It’s not an option [to stay in Moto2]," saiꦓd Acosta when speaking to . "It’s not an option and the way of thinking would have to change a lot to be in Moto2.♑ 

"I need new targets if we continue fighting for the championship in Moto2, ꧅ma✨ybe it means we are ready to go to MotoGP."

While rumours🐟 of him joining MotoGP are at an all-time high, Acosta has the backing of Jack Miller and Marc Mar𒀰quez, both of whom believe he’s ready to make the step up.

After watching Acosta’s interview about his future⛄ during the pre-event press conference, Miller added: "We know he is ready. That interview says it all.&🌃nbsp;

"If he says he’s rea🌜dy then that’s all that matters. He’s young and I like the fact that he’s confide꧟nt. 

"At 𝓰that age you need to say what you think and that’s what he did there. 

"For sure, I’m excited at the prospects of [battling him] and hopefully KTM can keep him in t💜he family. We would love to have him on one of our bikes."

Likened to Marquez, no🦩t just because they share the same nationality, but because of the extraordinary talent they possess, Acosta is seen by many as the next big champion to come out of Spain.  

Marque💖z, who is still searching for anotꦰher world title, could be challenging Acosta for championships in the future and said this about the 19-year-old. 

"Of course he is ready and he is showing a very good performance. Already♋ last year, and again this year so he is ready 🌳to move to MotoGP."

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