The MotoGP rookie waging a lone war against the Ducati horde

The only non-Ducati rider to stand on the podium since April  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE MOTOGP The MotoGP rookie waging a lone war against the Ducati horde October 2024   |  Mat Oxley Only one rider offers any opposition to Ducati right now and it's rookie Pedro Acosta, the only non-Desmosedici rider to have stood on a grand prix podium since April. But what about the crashes? No worries, it's all part of the process To finish first, first you must finish, they say. And Pedro Acosta didn't finish either race during the Japanese GP. However, his speed was sensational: pole position on Saturday, leading the closing stages of the sprint when he slid off, and about to attack winner Pecco Bagnaia when he crashed out of Sunday's Grand Prix. READ MORE PHOTO: RED BULL SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Mat Oxley On MotoGP's 75th anniversary, it's time to look at the first title-winning bike‚ the 'Porc AJS E90 'Porcupine' was ridden to 1949 World Motorcycle Championship glory by Les Graham — from our November issue. READ MORE Best Selling Explore our top-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Four-piece Motor Sport Drinks Coaster Set BUY NOW Nigel Mansell Signed Williams FW11 Lithograph BUY NOW F1 Retro 1980 Book + Subscription BUY NOW Nigel Mansell signed  Full-Size helmet BUY NOW Pedro Rodriguez   Martin Tomlinson Print BUY NOW Ayrton Senna Full-Size Helmet BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60