Gran Premio de Tailandia: KTM struggling, Acosta crashes and finishes outside the points

The Thai Grand Prix was not a walk in the park for Pedro Acosta. With the intention of achieving a good result, the young KTM rider found himself struggling more with his bike than with his rivals. On the fourth lap, when he was in ninth position, he lost the rear of his KTM before the front went as well, which led him to the ground. “We need to understand,” he said afterward, visibly frustrated. In the end, he finished in a distant 19th place, far from the points, but he did not give up.

A problem that worries

It is not just a crash that worries Acosta and his team, but the way the bike behaves on the track. He has clearly stated, “We need to understand why this problem is happening, it’s not normal.” His pace suggested a possible Top 5, but the KTM seems temperamental, making the rider’s task difficult. The KTM engineers have an arduous task ahead to analyze the data and find a solution.

KTM in full puzzle

This Grand Prix reveals a persistent problem in KTM: a fast bike but unpredictable. With inconsistent grip and difficulties handling tire wear, the Austrian machine does not provide the necessary confidence for a rider to attack with certainty. Acosta has perceived this clearly, and the message for his team is strong: they must find adjustments that stabilize the bike to avoid continuing in a negative spiral.

And now what do we do?

The season continues and KTM cannot afford to lose too much ground to Ducati and Aprilia. If this problem is not resolved quickly, Acosta and his teammates could see their hopes for good results fade away. It is crucial to work hard and quickly to reverse the situation, because in MotoGP, no one waits for anyone.