# Pedro Acosta’s Winless Battle | F1 News

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Published: 2026-09-03T20:45:37+00:00
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Pedro Acosta, KTM’s rising star in MotoGP, is closing his third season without a win—despite 14 podiums, including 8 second places—fueling criticism but also highlighting his resilience. Backed since his early days by KTM, who gave him a Moto3 seat when his original deal collapsed, Acosta now faces a sport dominated by Ducati and Aprilia, where wins have been scarce since 2023. Close calls marred by misfortune—like an electrical glitch at Catalunya or Marc Marquez’s Aragon stronghold—have kept him from the top step. Yet even Pol Espargaro, KTM’s test rider, raves about Acosta’s performance, calling him a force beyond the bike’s limits. Amid engine restrictions, reliability woes, and KTM’s financial turbulence earlier this year, his lack of wins may be less about ability and more about circumstance. With nine races left, a breakthrough remains possible—and even if he doesn’t win with KTM, his dominance over teammates and team standings proves his value. The real test? How he performs for Ducati next year against the sport’s elite. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e75c1ca65c4d157

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