Fact is Acosta thinks he is ready and his stock is high. He has said if ktm doesn't sign him to motogp he will begin talking to other teams. So they have no choice if they want to keep him. He is ready I'm not sure he will instantly light motogp on fire but it is possible. Well if he is on a ducati that is.My first post
I don't understand the rush to get Acosta to MotoGP to be honest. I know he looks like a generational talent and will most likely turn out to be the real deal, but he is 19 years old, so he has his whole career ahead of him! Why not stay in Moto2 for one more year? It's not going to make any difference to his future. And furthermore, if he waits one year, he will most likely get the factory seat at KTM.
He needs a mentor or someone to talk to him, because he is thinking like the 19 year old he is. There is little to no benefit in him moving up next year. Virtually the whole grid of riders are contracted until 2024, so wait a year and the world is your oyster!
He will probably end up losing his ride, while actually doing a pretty decent job....
He is young but his riding style and attitude seems very mature to me. There was a race early this season where him and Tony battled to the end. Both showed extremely good race craft and I was truly impressed with them both. Pedro got Tony and then they shook hands before Tony showed his emotion from getting beat. That was class, he was angry that he got beat but not so angry that he didn't show respect to Acosta. These two could be a very bright spot for years to come. I think Pedro is ready. After last season he showed patience and the ability to learn from losses. A mentor would most definitely do him good but I don't think it is necessary. He has a really good head on his shoulders and has masterclass when it comes to racing.
I didn't mean he needs mentorship in terms of racing. I just think in terms of his "business" or career, he doesn't NEED to move up now (I know he is good enough to do it now). It's not like, for instance, a Toprak who's window of opportunity is closing fast, if not closed already. I think he is going to shoot himself in the foot by moving up next year. I stress that my opinion has NOTHING to do with his talent/ability, it's all to do with seats available.
He has nothing to gain by waiting a year. His stock is high. Every manufacturer wants him. As for available seats at the end of next year a lot of riders contracts are up, including Marc and Fabio. This is the right time. He will either be the next great or not. I don't think one more year in moto2 will help him at all. He is ready to start learning how to ride the big bike. I think he has a good understanding of the business aspect of motogp. His team around him will guide him. What makes you think he will shoot himself in the foot by moving up next year?
RNF should dump Raul for him. Moody little .... has done nothing but moan the last 2 yrs
I guess going slow is better than going to the hospital.
Rumour is Rins has a 2 yr contract with an option after the 1st yr and is talking to Yamaha
Yep, even if he doesn't win the title this yr, what else can he learn in Moto2?
Contracts are made to be broken
agree
The fashion is to bring in younger riders from Moto2, I doubt that Iannone will get a look in at MotoGP. Probably Iannone's fate is to join a low budget private/satellite team in WSBK where he will ride around mid field due to the lack of resources withing the team, with the occasional visit to the pointy end, a bit like Pettrucci. Will be pleased to be proven wrong in 2024.
