Murcian rider Pedro Acosta, in 2017, was crowned PreMoto3™ Champion of Spain with two races to spare, making the jump to the Moto3™ Junior World Championship the following year. In a category that he competed in since 2019 alongside the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, he was a stand out rider in both competitions. In the FIM CEV Championship, he recorded podium finishes, while in the Rookies Cup he took runner-up, achieving three victories and five podiums, and second only to Carlos Tatay. 2020 saw him go one further and claim the Rookies Cup title before graduating onto the Moto3™ World Championship stage with Red Bull KTM Ajo. His impact in the class was instant, taking P2 in the season opener before going on to claim three consecutive victories, the best of which was a stunning ride from pitlane to P1 at the Doha GP. Suddenly he was the name on everyone’s lips and rumours of a direct move to MotoGP™ began to circulate. Three more victories and another podium saw the rookie seal the lightweight class crown but a move to the premier class never materialised, with Acosta instead opting for a seat in Moto2™. In his debut season in the class, Acosta made more history by becoming the youngest ever race winner with victory at Mugello. Two more wins and two more podiums helped him to fifth in the Championship and the Moto2™ Rookie of the Year title. He remained within the ranks of Aki Ajo’s KTM outfit and following seven wins, Acosta won his second title in three years with two races to spare. One of the most exciting talents we've ever seen now gets set for MotoGP™ with GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 in 2024. What can the #31 achieve in his rookie season?
Rider Stats
Rider Bio
Bike
KTM
Date of birth
25/05/2004
Place of birth
Mazarrón, Spain
Height
171 cm
Weight
62 kg
Rider Story
News
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Pedro Acosta: If I hadn't won the Moto3™ title, my career wouldn't be where it is
After winning the Moto3™ and Moto2™ titles, the Spanish rider stars in a new documentary by DAZN ahead of his debut season in MotoGP™
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"He has it all" – Spanish Legends talk Acosta ahead of 2024
Premier class World Champions Lorenzo and Criville have offered their thoughts on the hugely exciting 2024 MotoGP™ rookie
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Pedro Acosta wins 2023 Triumph Triple Trophy
The Moto2™ World Champion can add another prize to his burgeoning collection
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10 things you probably didn't know about Pedro Acosta
Learn a little bit more about the 2023 Moto2™ World Champion as he prepares for like in MotoGP™ with GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3
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Pedro Acosta, the youngest intermediate class Champion since Pedrosa
Believe the hype: the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider wraps up the crown in Malaysia after another stunning season
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What needs to happen for Acosta to be crowned Moto2™ World Champion in Sepang?
Here are all of the permutations for the Spaniard to wrap up the intermediate class title at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend
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The next Marc Marquez faces his biggest test yet
Former MotoGP™ commentator looks at the weight of expectation of Pedro Acosta, and how others with such fanfare have done in the premier class
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Moto2™ World Champion, Rookie of the Year crowns up for grabs in Thailand
Pedro Acosta is on the precipice of glory in the intermediate class, while Sergio Garcia and David Alonso are out to cap memorable debut campaigns
By motogp.com
Videos
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Pedro Acosta's Top 5 Moments! 👑
A spectacular year redefining limits! 👊 Looking back at the top 5 moments of Pedro Acosta's triumphant season! 🙌
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Pedro Acosta: I have a lot of things to learn before being competitive
The 2023 Moto2™ World Champion looks back on his second title clinching season as well as looking ahead to his MotoGP™ adventure
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Pedro Acosta takes Triumph Triple Trophy glory
It's another award for the MotoGP™ bound starlet after a stellar campaign in the Moto2™ class
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"This bike was really fast!" - Acosta delight at MotoGP™ debut
The Moto2™ World Champion could hardly contain his excitement after making his first appearance in the premier class at the Valencia Test with the GASGAS Tech3 team
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Welcome to MotoGP™ Pedro Acosta!
Enjoy the Moto2™ World Champion's first laps aboard the GASGAS RC16 in Valencia, and the new #31 is making his presence felt!
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Ready to learn: Acosta previews MotoGP™ debut
The Moto2™ World Champion will jump onto the RC16 for the first time on Tuesday, and the Spanish starlet is excited for what lies ahead
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Magic in the desert: MotoGP™ makes its mark in the dunes
Jorge Martin, Aleix Espargaro and Pedro Acosta enjoy an adrenaline-filled day with five-time Dakar winner Nasser Al-Attiyah
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Enjoy all the celebrations as Acosta is crowned Moto2™ Champion
The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider secured his second World Championship title in three years after taking P2 at the Malaysian GP