Pedro Acosta speaks out on MotoGP pressure and 850cc plans

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17. 04. 2026 17:21 CET
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Pedro Acosta speaks out on MotoGP pressure and 850cc plans

Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška Ryšánková

News.GP journalist who’s all about the thrilling worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1.

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Pedro Acosta has shared his concerns about the future of MotoGP, including the switch to 850cc engines and the growing pressure from a very busy race calendar. The young rider believes the sport must find a better balance to protect riders’ health and careers.

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Pedro Acosta has shared his thoughts about the future of the sport. He spoke about two important topics: new engine rules and the growing pressure on riders.

From 2027, MotoGP bikes will change from 1000cc engines to smaller 850cc engines. This is a big technical change for the sport. Acosta said he is curious about how these new bikes will feel and perform on the track.

He explained that nobody really knows yet how much the bikes will change. Riders and teams will need time to understand them. The smaller engines may affect speed, riding style, and even race strategies.

However, the biggest concern for Acosta is not the bikes. It is the busy MotoGP calendar.
 


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Today, the MotoGP season has around 22 race weekends. Each weekend includes several days of riding, including practice, sprint races, and the main race. This means riders spend a lot of time travelling and racing, with very little rest.

Acosta believes this creates a lot of stress. He warned that riders cannot continue like this forever. According to him, the physical and mental pressure will reach a limit.

He suggested that this could lead to shorter careers for riders. In the past, many riders stayed in MotoGP for a long time. But now, because of the intense schedule, it may become harder to stay at the top level for many years.

MotoGP has grown a lot in recent seasons. More races mean more fans and more action, but also more demands on the riders. Acosta’s comments show that not everyone is happy with this situation.

Even though he is still young, Acosta is already thinking about the long-term future of the sport. He wants MotoGP to stay exciting, but also safe and fair for the riders.

In the coming years, MotoGP will need to find a balance. The sport must keep fans interested, but also protect the health and careers of its riders.

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Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška is a journalism student at Palacký University. She specializes in sports journalism, focusing on the worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1. Her goal is to make motorsport content relatable, engaging, and easy to follow.

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