Acosta shows what he can do

Superstar finally has a victory  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP MOTOGP Austrian MotoGP: Acosta shows what he can do with equal machinery Mat Oxley Pedro Acosta’s talent has long been compromised by below-par machinery. A different tyre spec in Austria finally gave the KTM star a bike as good as the rest and he didn’t waste the opportunity. Finally, it’s happened: Pedro Acosta has taken his first MotoGP victory, on his 56th attempt. The former Moto2 and Moto3 world champion was a superstar from the moment he arrived in the premier class two and a half years ago, but he’s never had the motorcycle to make it to the top step of the podium until last weekend. The 22-year-old has everything going for him: a sublime ability to ride a motorcycle beyond its limits, a rock and roll swagger that reminds us of 1993 MotoGP king Kevin Schwantz and a desire to entertain, which reminds us of nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi. READ MORE MOTOGP Adam Wheeler 'Like I am going into war' - Fabio Quartararo’s Honda MotoGP gamble After years of declining fortunes with Yamaha, Fabio Quartararo is preparing for a new battle - and hoping Honda can give him the machinery to fight at the front again. READ THE INTERVIEW Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2026 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2026 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy