Murcian rider Pedro Acosta, in 2017, was crowned PreMoto3™ Champion of Spain with two races to spare, making the jump to the Moto3™ Junior World Championship the following year. In a category that he competed in since 2019 alongside the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, he was a stand out rider in both competitions. In the FIM CEV Championship, he recorded podium finishes, while in the Rookies Cup he took runner-up, achieving three victories and five podiums, and second only to Carlos Tatay. 2020 saw him go one further and claim the Rookies Cup title before graduating onto the Moto3™ World Championship stage with Red Bull KTM Ajo. His impact in the class was instant, taking P2 in the season opener before going on to claim three consecutive victories, the best of which was a stunning ride from pitlane to P1 at the Doha GP. Suddenly he was the name on everyone’s lips and rumours of a direct move to MotoGP™ began to circulate. Three more victories and another podium saw the rookie seal the lightweight class crown but a move to the premier class never materialised, with Acosta instead opting for a seat in Moto2™. In his debut season in the class, Acosta made more history by becoming the youngest ever race winner with victory at Mugello. Two more wins and two more podiums helped him to fifth in the Championship and the Moto2™ Rookie of the Year title. He remained within the ranks of Aki Ajo’s KTM outfit and following seven wins, Acosta won his second title in three years with two races to spare. One of the most exciting talents we've ever seen now gets set for MotoGP™ with GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 in 2024. What can the #31 achieve in his rookie season?
Rider Stats
Videos
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Behind the tyres: The sponge
Together with Michelin, immerse yourself in the inner workings of Pedro Acosta’s stellar rookie MotoGP™ campaign and discover just how quickly he’s honing his craft in the premier class
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Acosta sets sights on M. Marquez' record: "It's not going to be easy"
It's the last chance the rookie wonder has to become the youngest ever MotoGP™ winner but knows it's a big ask to do it at the Sachsenring
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UNHEARD: "We’ll see tomorrow…"
Watch podium trio Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Acosta reflect on Mugello's Tissot Sprint
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"It’s like being back home" – Acosta talks 2025 news and Sprint P3
A Saturday rostrum at Mugello was a great way to celebrate the news the #31 would be donning Red Bull KTM orange again next season
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Beirer on Acosta: "We want to go to the very top together"
KTM’s Motorsport Director, Pit Beirer, shares his thoughts and the importance on having Acosta don factory orange in 2025
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"I’m in love with them!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Hear from the top three as Bagnaia bags an overdue Sprint win, with Marc Marquez and Acosta completing Mugello's Saturday podium
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Acosta details "stupid crashes" on his way to Friday P3
Two crashes and an eventful scooter trip back to the box didn’t slow the rookie down as the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 star impresses again in Italy
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Uncovered - Pedro Acosta's birthday
Relive the best moments from the rookie wonder's weekend in Catalunya, with a Tissot Sprint podium the perfect gift as he clocked off another year!
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Rider Bio
Bike
KTM
Date of birth
25/05/2004
Place of birth
Murcia, Spain
Height
171 cm
Weight
63 kg
Rider Story
News
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Beirer on 2025: Bastianini, Viñales, Tech3 and more
The KTM Motorsports Director analyses their 2025 line-up after the recent signing of Bastianini and Viñales
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Acosta and KTM: an unfinished fairytale journey to MotoGP™
The two-time World Champion has been confirmed as a factory KTM rider for 2025 as the fruitful relationship between the Spaniard and Austrians continues
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Acosta joins Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2025
The Spaniard signs a new multi-year deal with the Pierer Mobility Group and will move to the factory KTM outfit next season
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Can Acosta's history-making rookie campaign continue in Jerez?
The GASGAS Tech3 star has more records within touching distance ahead of his first premier class home Grand Prix
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All roads lead south for Pedro
The diamond of a racetrack carved out of the sun-blessed Andalusian hills has seen it all before, but this one could surpass all the previous 39 occasions
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Pedrosa: "Acosta is surpassing expectations"
The three-time World Champion heaped praise on the rookie sensation when they spoke on DAZN after the Americas GP
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Poncharal on Acosta: “I don’t know how to explain it, it’s not normal”
After making his mark in the premier class, Herve Poncharal gives an assessment of Pedro Acosta's performances ahead of the Americas GP
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Acosta: Marquez did it with Rossi, and now I’ve done it!
Appearing on late night Spanish TV, the rookie sensation discussed battling MotoGP™ icons and selling his used underwear!
By Antena 3
Videos
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Behind the tyres: The sponge
Together with Michelin, immerse yourself in the inner workings of Pedro Acosta’s stellar rookie MotoGP™ campaign and discover just how quickly he’s honing his craft in the premier class
Sponsored by -
Acosta sets sights on M. Marquez' record: "It's not going to be easy"
It's the last chance the rookie wonder has to become the youngest ever MotoGP™ winner but knows it's a big ask to do it at the Sachsenring
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UNHEARD: "We’ll see tomorrow…"
Watch podium trio Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Acosta reflect on Mugello's Tissot Sprint
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"It’s like being back home" – Acosta talks 2025 news and Sprint P3
A Saturday rostrum at Mugello was a great way to celebrate the news the #31 would be donning Red Bull KTM orange again next season
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Beirer on Acosta: "We want to go to the very top together"
KTM’s Motorsport Director, Pit Beirer, shares his thoughts and the importance on having Acosta don factory orange in 2025
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"I’m in love with them!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Hear from the top three as Bagnaia bags an overdue Sprint win, with Marc Marquez and Acosta completing Mugello's Saturday podium
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Acosta details "stupid crashes" on his way to Friday P3
Two crashes and an eventful scooter trip back to the box didn’t slow the rookie down as the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 star impresses again in Italy
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Uncovered - Pedro Acosta's birthday
Relive the best moments from the rookie wonder's weekend in Catalunya, with a Tissot Sprint podium the perfect gift as he clocked off another year!
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