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
Rider Bio
Bike
KTM
Date of birth
25/05/2004
Place of birth
Mazarrón, Spain
Height
171 cm
Weight
62 kg
Rider Story
News
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"I think he has amazed everyone" - Acosta's star continues to burn bright
The Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 rider has been the centre of attention after the Sepang Test for all the right reasons
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GALLERY: Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s fresh look for 2024
Check out the studio shots of Augusto Fernandez and Pedro Acosta donning their new colours
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New look Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 unveiled for 2024 charge
Augusto Fernandez and Pedro Acosta get a fresh lick of paint as GASGAS reveal their livery for the 2024 campaign
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Pedro Acosta: If I hadn't won the Moto3™ title, my career wouldn't be where it is
After winning the Moto3™ and Moto2™ titles, the Spanish rider stars in a new documentary by DAZN ahead of his debut season in MotoGP™
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"He has it all" – Spanish Legends talk Acosta ahead of 2024
Premier class World Champions Lorenzo and Criville have offered their thoughts on the hugely exciting 2024 MotoGP™ rookie
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Pedro Acosta wins 2023 Triumph Triple Trophy
The Moto2™ World Champion can add another prize to his burgeoning collection
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Pedro Acosta, the youngest intermediate class Champion since Pedrosa
Believe the hype: the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider wraps up the crown in Malaysia after another stunning season
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What needs to happen for Acosta to be crowned Moto2™ World Champion in Sepang?
Here are all of the permutations for the Spaniard to wrap up the intermediate class title at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend
By motogp.com
Videos
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MotoGP™ big guns on Acosta: "Unbelievable how fast he learns"
MotoGP™ veterans marvel at the rookie's talent, leaving no doubt that he'll soon be challenging for the top spots
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"He is doing extraordinary things" - A. Espargaro praises prodigous Acosta
The Aprilia rider spoke glowingly about the class' sole rookie while he also declared the Noale factory's testing programme a major success
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"We weren't too focused on lap times today" - Acosta
The rookie revelation took P2 on Day 1 of the Sepang Test, as well as some additional testing duties as he impressed once again in MotoGP™
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GASGAS boss calls for calm ahead of Acosta MotoGP™ debut
Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 Team Manager Nicolas Goyon called for patience as the Spaniard adapts to MotoGP™, but is hopeful he could emulate Marco Bezzecchi's rookie season
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Is M. Marquez MotoGP™ record in Acosta's sights for 2024?
The 2024 rookie joined Jack Appleyard to discuss his debut MotoGP™ campaign and what's on the agenda for testing in Sepang
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UNSEEN: "This s*** is fast!" - Acosta's debut day
Go behind-the-scenes in Valencia where teenage sensation Pedro Acosta made his much-anticipated official MotoGP™ debut
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Pedro Acosta's Top 5 Moments! 👑
A spectacular year redefining limits! 👊 Looking back at the top 5 moments of Pedro Acosta's triumphant season! 🙌
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Pedro Acosta: I have a lot of things to learn before being competitive
The 2023 Moto2™ World Champion looks back on his second title clinching season as well as looking ahead to his MotoGP™ adventure