Pedro Acosta, a rising star in the world of MotoGP, has labeled the Australian Grand Prix as the most mentally challenging race of the year. With a strong performance at the Indonesian Grand Prix under his belt, Acosta is now gearing up for his second attempt at the prestigious event. Last year, his debut at Phillip Island was marred by a heavy crash in the sprint race, leaving him with a 'not so fun' experience. This year, he's determined to put things right and secure his first podium finish in the premier class.
Acosta's KTM bike has been performing exceptionally well on fast, flowing circuits, and he's confident that this trend will continue at Phillip Island. Despite not considering it his best track, he's optimistic about KTM's progress, citing improvements at similar circuits like Assen and Silverstone. The young rider aims to maintain the consistency he displayed in Indonesia, where he finished second, and avoid the mistakes that plagued him in the sprint race last year.
The Australian Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling and unpredictable event, with several top riders absent due to injuries. Last year's winner, Marc Marquez, and front-row starters Jorge Martin and Maverick Vinales, are all out with injuries. This opens up an opportunity for Acosta to secure his maiden MotoGP win and end his wait for a first victory. He remains cautious, however, stating that he has no expectations and will take it one step at a time.
As the season unfolds, all eyes are on Acosta, hoping that he can put together a strong performance and make a significant impact at the Australian Grand Prix.
