Has Acosta's rookie MotoGP season lived up to the hype?

[@tomostinato2918]

He's 3 points ahead of the much more experienced Binder and has absolutely destroyed his Moto2 world champion teammate Augusto Fernandez. The kid's super talented, no question.

[@MBAPresents]

He's riding a Factory KTM in a Gas Gas livery.

[@ElGuatequero]

omg people talking about everything knowing nothing

[@mignik01]

That is a factory KTM. Just in a different livery

[@tomostinato2918]

@@MBAPresents Comment corrected!

[@tomostinato2918]

@@ElGuatequero Relax. It's just an opinion.

[@iamvexxx6605]

He’s a bit overhyped but at the same time he’s a very good rider. He’s the only rider that makes the KTM bikes look very competitive compared to Ducati.

[@bernardoberner4]

No, hes not overhyped, hes the real deal, but dudes still a rookie. Know who else still crashes a lot? Marc Marquez

[@madLphnt]

Only way to tell is to wait and see....if he keeps crashing and doesn't win yeah he was overhyped but if he cleans it up he is obviously fast....jorge martin was the same way when he came up, he was super fast but he crashed alot. give him time but he has to achieve it first to be graded as overhyped. One more season like this one and it won't be looking as promising.

[@sitandrot]

You guys forget how much Jorge Lorenzo crashed his rookie year on a factory Yamaha.

[@tsanirisfanfadillah1977]

​@@sitandroteven Casey Stoner also crashed a lot during his rookie year on LCR Honda, then he jumped into that Ducati and won on the first try 😂

[@ianjohnson1207]

Just look at the rest of the KTM riders There’s your answer

[@bernardoberner4]

Id say its surpassed the hype, I certainly wasnt expecting him to be this good

[@DrPepperone]

He might totally finish higher than any other KTM: he’s only 6 points behind Binder. So no, he’s not overhyped.

[@jubranaaish]

His season is similar to Fabio Quatararo but they hype it as his season is similar to marc

[@ftan59]

​No way he's the same level as Marc. If we are to take Binder to be the equivalent of Dani Pedrosa in 2013, Acosta has to finish ahead of Brad by 30 points to bear comparison. @@jubranaaish

[@rahulkadiyan332]

@@ftan59 would have been easily 30 or more points ahead binder…but he pushed his bike way beyond its capabilities where he had 4 or 5 successive non finishes fighting for the podium, when the bike is certainly not capable of doing that…put him on ducati Gp23, for sure he would have shown what he is capable of…marc fans just can’t digest the fact that someone is getting the same hype as marc got in his rookie year…marc was lucky he had the Honda but sadly pedro doesn’t have the machine to back his talent for now

[@whassupg89]

I love the stoner comparison. Not saying he’ll end up that good, but I really enjoyed Casey’s cameos in that 06 season where he’d suddenly turn up at the front on the lcr

[@ManicLiam]

I think its just like young Max Verstappen.

[@udarajayawardena2018]

Acosta is not Overated like Verstappen. lol

[@mArvAlcao71]

​@@udarajayawardena2018there's no way someone overrated can achieve so much in their career

[@voidboi736]

​@@udarajayawardena2018still overrated after brazil huh 😂

[@Idfk13yes]

​@@udarajayawardena2018verstappen overrated? Wtf are you smoking mate

[@Rajeev-m9h]

If he's overhyped then definitely other ktm riders are overrated, because he's outscoring them in his rookie season

[@spyseb001]

Good to see you guys in this format (I'm used to listen to the podcasts). Keep up the good work and analysis

[@SupaDadMoto]

For being on a ktm and out performing the factory riders regularly. Id say hes NOT overhyped. imagine if he started on a ducati?!

[@mignik01]

You are comparing him just against Binder. And he is getting all the support and all the developments. It is a satellite bike in name only. Binder is having a bad year. If he started on a Ducati, depending on which year Ducati, he might've had a few wins. No championship

[@zacharyradford5552]

If it was the 23 Ducati he’d have gotten a win but the gap between the 23 and 24 was just far too massive compared to the 22 and 23.

[@SupaDadMoto]

@@zacharyradford5552 but it's not so much about what bike hes on. Mar Marquez only did as good as he did starting off because he had the best bike on the grid that just won the title with Casey. If Marquez has started on a satellite team he wouldn't have won the title that year or even won races probably

[@mignik01]

@@zacharyradford5552 I don't think so. 23 Ducati was similar performance to the KTM. The 200 or so extra points Gresisni scored was entirely due to Marc. Take him out of the equation, 23 Ducati's have less points, less front rows and less podiums than the KTM.

[@mignik01]

@@SupaDadMoto Casey didn't win the the title in 2012. Pedrosa won 6 of the last 8 races in 2012. Marc came and beat him race 1 and in the championship. Binder is no Pedrosa. And Pedro didn't beat him. The bike is satellite bike in name only. It is better supported by the factory than Martin's GP24. Jack Miller said they'd listen to Acosta more than him.

[@udarajayawardena2018]

Martin on Aprilla Vs Acosta on KTM is gonna be Some Battle NExt Year ❤‍🔥

[@tomostinato2918]

Let's hope they're at the front with Marquez!

[@haymush69]

Augusto has been crying ever since he joined the team 100%. Pedro has raw talent which everyone can see but you need to be smart in the motogp game. It will be exciting going forward seeing if he can turn into a tactical beast aswell as a fast rider.

[@eoincassin4265]

Oh come on!! How on earth can you say "maybe MM rookie season is a little off"??? Why not say say that Marc's rookie season was simply the greatest rookie season in the Moto GP era... One of the greatest of all time in any era and no rookie since has even come close to it?! That would be more accurate. Pedro shouldn't be compared to that and no rookie should be because it was that incredible!

[@reizalash1443]

You're completely misunderstand what Simon was saying. Understand it first before commenting. If i were you, i would delete the comment immediately.

[@brianbowers-x9q]

I think you will find all the electronics are helping the GOAT not sure about that go back a few years when riders ability was all in the right hand and not what electronics do to make you look good they are the goats in my eyes that's why for me WSB is better than moto gp

[@flyingdutchy01]

Rookie Marc Marquez was on a then superior factory Honda. Acosta is on a shitbox of a KTM and the satellite team to boot. He's clearly outperforming the other KTM riders. Give him a Ducati and he'll become champion

[@brianbowers-x9q]

Your so right great call👍👍👍👍👍​@flyingdutchy01

[@eoincassin4265]

@@flyingdutchy01 hahahaha

[@ALIENdrifter66]

He could ride slower and finish more races in front of his teammates, but he wouldn't be learning anything from that, he wants to learn the limits and win. The KTM is clearly a step or two behind the Ducati, but he's the only one in the grid who can get in between. P.D. This is his 4th year in the Championschip and he already has 2 World Titles

[@warior1195]

it's hilarious because when marc pushes the limits and crashes, people often mock him. but now acosta pushes his bike to the limit too, and no one said the same thing 😂

[@robcaseyire]

He has lived up to the hype for sure. More dnfs than he would like but id rather a fast rider who crashes and has to learn to slow down, than a slower rider who always finishes but never gets on the podium. As for the comparison to other rookies, the stoner one is bang on. I think Acostas season also puts into perspective (as if we needed it) just how good MM was in 2013

[@mikeakerstrom1667]

Falling a lot doesn't mean he's doing poorly - it means he's finding the limit, and exploring it. That actually makes a lot of sense to do in the first season. I expect we'll see a much more polished version of Pedro next year. Also the guy is the top KTM, so I'd say he's doing pretty well

[@warior1195]

well everyone said the opposite about marc (even though what they did was similar, try to find the limit) 😂

[@urbanstrencan]

Awesome to see more The Race GP content on KZbin ❤❤❤. Another great topic covered

[@Redmongoose-rdm]

Let's see how he performs next year with other talent on the same bike. That's what I want to see. He's showed talent but he's also showed he has a lot to learn. Take look at him teammate compared to some of the other riders teammate. The same can also be said for the other riders that crashed out of the race. He would still be in the same place. He was only on the podium as a result of other riders mistakes, not mistakes forced by him. His first pole was as a result of them disqualifying MM lap after it was too late for MM to go back out.

[@ianjohnson1207]

Of course he’s got a lot to learn he’s a rookie FFS

[@winterwyvern7]

"he has a lot to learn" boy do i need to tell you what a "rookie" means..

[@wmd2196]

Short answer: no. But only because the media set him up by bringing him into a conversation with marc Marquez. He had a great first season but is not a contender for at least a few more years. I also don't buy the excuses regarding the ktm. We're going to see the true potential of the bike in 2025 when real driver talent, besides acosta, enters the project. The fact that he was as successful, at times better than the factory rider, is a testament to how good the bike could be when driven by talent. And he is the only top talent on a ktm atm.

[@lutherffs]

The ktm atm bit at the end was poetic

[@azapro911]

Lorenzo and Stoner had rookie seasons like this, hot start and rostrums before the learning curve got a bit steeper. Acosta is the real deal.

[@matthewbarber13]

If he can’t use his rookie season to explore just how much he can overcome the limitations of the KTM, then I don’t know what to say. This is the perfect time for him to make these errors, know the limits of the bike, report back to KTM just what he needs for 2025. There were very little realistic expectations of him into this season, he’s outperformed that bike and that of the factory guys too. The fact he’s putting himself in the mix most of the time (whether he finishes the race or not) and no one else from KTM is doing anything remotely close to what he’s doing shows just how much potential he does have, give him a bike that he can show his skill then he’ll show just how good he is

[@a_uniq]

Guys I think you should start doing proper post race pod cast? Or are you doing it already🤔

[@bornresaabe]

He's just pushing a bit too hard because the KTM cannot match the Ducati's. But 80% of the time he's the top KTM guy already, and Binder is no joke. Costa is a diamond who needs a little bit of polishing.

[@StoffelDilligas]

He's good, very good. But as a rookie he hasn't made a big impact as other rookies. Marquez, Zarco, Lorenzo, Rossi, Biaggi for example. Granted Zarco hasn't been a contender but leading his first MotoGP for a fair few laps and pulling away was impressive

[@spandwiches6625]

We will absolutely see Acosta on the top step of the podium in 2025. Just as we will absolutely see Matt in one of these videos in 2025... 🤞

[@ehsimeserve8324]

I don't think he is overhyped and his season as a rookie has been absolutely wonderful. Many podiums, many exciting battles, all of this being 20 years old and on a KTM, which is way worse than the Ducati. The fact that he has many crashes just says that he is looking for the limit, like Marc Márquez does. I think next year he will be fighting for the title with Pecco and Marc.

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

He's had a pretty good rookie season, 1. Satellite team, 2. He's on a KTM, Overhyped? Dunno, did anyone expect him to clean up in his rookie season? He's young and got plenty of seasons in front of him. I think he will shine!!!

[@mignik01]

I actually expected a win. There are two more races. So let's see

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

@@mignik01 Yeah, the underdog in me was also hoping the same. I haven't checked how he has gone at Valencia in Moto 2 but it could be a favourite , maybe home track for him.

[@mignik01]

@@DustyVisorMotorcycles Valencia is not happening my friend. They are gonna move it to somewhere else.

[@kivori3438]

For me the latest crashes dont really mean much in the sense that ducati right now is far ahead compared to early season, and in fact in early season he was able to stay in the front much better without needing to push so much and eventually crash in some situations. The crashes are a lot but it reminds me of marc

[@wil365]

As long as marc comparison comes up his season was over hyped without a doubt.. but he is one of the best rookie for sure, he has the natural skills but even for his standard.. it’s a shame that he couldn’t win a race yet.. so to be honest fabio’s rookie season was better taking nothing away from Acosta.. I hope he performs to his true Potential soon with a better bike which people are hyping about..

[@FelixMaiwald-v2c]

Imo he's not overhyped, but it's not like it's absolutely incredible for a rookie, there were better rookie-seasons

[@ElGuatequero]

That just show us how good is Marquez, people think that Acosta was going to break his records but isn't the case. Still I think Acosta is gonna be a Motogp World champion, probably multiple times.

[@delilahm9692]

I didn’t know that Parabellum was also a motogp expert

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

This kid refuse to settle for mid. He consistently outperform his factory teammates binder and miller. And tried he best to match ducati to the point he crash. So yes. He surpassed the hype. Hes the best ktm rider

[@GregOwens-vh4se]

PA showed up the Siri squad in a wet race. He is the real deal.

[@davidciesielski8251]

I liked this. He needs to chill out, be smart and finish... to help the team for next year.

[@TorangCalarus]

Not overhyped, he's just a rookie who pushed it to the limit. He brought KTM ahead of Aprilia, Japanese bike. He needs a special coach in his team because he's a rising star.

[@mignik01]

Aprilia fell away on its own. And the Japanese bikes were never a match to begin with

[@mignik01]

Depends on what the hype is. IF you are saying this is an excellent rookie season, then no. It isn't overhyped. If you are comparing this to Marc Marquez 2013 season, then it is overhyped. Dani won 6 of the last 8 races in 2012 and was in red hot form. Marc came in and beat him race 1. Binder is no Pedrosa. Hell he's competitive against Binder even now.

[@FirstLast-ue6zu]

In the current motogp era the bike performance overshadow the skill of the pilot, you can be fast if you have a fast competitive bike even if your an average pilot, pedro is a really fast and talented pilot only KTM cant produce a bike competitive enough to be there on the top 3 on the race weekend

[@sunilraj7692]

Just compare him to his teammates that's all!

[@GeliCarlosJ]

You expected a Marquez rookie season when that was unrealistic since he's on a KTM in the middle of Ducati dominance. He's overperformed his machinery and Binder is only barely beating him (mainly due to him crashing whilst Binder is a more slow & steady) If he had the GP24 of Morbidelli he would've had multiple wins by now

[@DracoJax07]

Overhyped, I don't think so. Over critical, yes I do think so. We have to remember he's a rookie and he's mixing it with the big boys. The crashes are unfortunate but I think it's pretty much down to experience and racing maturity. He's still very much finding his limit and recently we've seen him pushing beyond his limit too often. The boy's just not afraid of anyone on the grid and I think he's not afraid of a tumble every so often. I just worry about him injuring himself before he realises he's pushing too hard but really I think he just wants to win so badly and he's willing to risk everything to do that.

[@kieranturner9014]

Forget saying he's trying to finish first, he's just trying to stay on the bike at this point

[@jellyberry7206]

Pedro acosta is very good, but he came in time when GP24 riders on top and dominant performance and GP23 Marc find the rythm

[@TawonezviMurambiwaChuru]

I don't think it's overhyping. Does the bike behave exactly the way he wants is the question. I would like to see if he can have the KTM at the tip end of race finishes.

[@captaintoyota3171]

I duno through him on a GP24 id bet he'd be fighting top 3. He is wrecking because ktm isnt quite there he is overiding pushing past those limits. U can see him literally exceed then control beyond the bikes grip

[@liamstaffordd]

anyone who thinks acosta is overhyped is genuinely deluded, there was just too much expectations on him. for how incredibly talented he is, he was only 19 and a rookie so he was always going to make mistakes. however we have seen glimpses of his brilliant ability and what is to come in the future. people forget we’re in an era where bike performance and package matters and that ducati is unstoppable and untouchable, it is way better than the ktm so acosta’s talent was never going to overcome the ducati but the fact he is constantly battling them on an inferior bike is remarkable. furthermore, he’s 6th in the championship and potentially 5th at the end of the season. he’s in front of a factory ktm, 1 GP24, 2 factory aprilias and 3 GP23’s. so people need to give him a break!!!

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

He had done fine The hype created by dorna and its race commentary team has been pathetic. Motogp is at its highest ever technical and rider level. Next year is the real test for Acosta.

[@giorgospapadopoulos7709]

He is great, but I think that David Alonso is the greatest talent.

[@ianvillasenor5452]

His the real deal thinking this is his first year on motogp.

[@blendin9140]

If Acosta has a Good season next year he will be on the best bike and team in 2026

[@MKRCinema]

Ktm won’t let him leave

[@peterdix5992]

Bro’s unibrow is popping.

[@stevecam724]

Look, I hate Hype and Crafar and when you put them together they made a fool out of Acosta. Two thing about Acosta, 1/ you can slow a fast rider down but you can't speed up a slow rider and 2/ Acosta is the undisputed star of KTM and I'll add a third ..... thank god Acosta isn't riding a GP25 next year because he'd be a real contender for the championship.

[@sabref4i290]

Are you seriously gonna compare Pedro's rookie season to Marc's? lol come on give your head a shake

[@reizalash1443]

Ah yes, Marc had a championship winning bike under his belt and Pedro got a so-so bike. That's not really comparable, indeed. Smh.

[@zarghamali5167]

​@@reizalash1443and marc had rossi Lorenzo the world champion and pedrossa on the same bike winning last 6 out of 8 races in 2012 tell me about the competition acosta has except marc none of these riders are close to what marc had in 2013

[@mignik01]

@@reizalash1443 And Marc beat Pedrossa on the same bike. Acosta beat Binder. Binder is no pedrosa. Especially not the pedrosa who won 6 of the last 8 races in 2012 and got beaten by Marc race 1. AND MARC WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP. That counts for a lot. To be considered in the same category, Acosta has to win at least a race.

[@nenadarsenijevic1794]

He was best KTM rider

[@novang6093]

exactly, pedro and casey have some similarity in their motogp debut. but, to say he gonna win 2025 MotoGP.... not win, let's say competitive... 😂

[@TawonezviMurambiwaChuru]

It's sad that the usual suspects probably don't have the same talent development like Aki Ajo.

[@saepurusiil]

Great season considering Duc domination

[@iwasthere228]

ACOSTA is a Monster! Absolutely gifted rider. But his Rookie season was bit overrated. Especially the way Moto GP handled him. Simon Crafar always push Acosta to the moon. When he won the Rookie of the year, Simon was mentioning he is the Rookie of the decade for the 1000th time. Fabio's Rookie year was better than Acosta. Why you guys are not talking about Fabio's Rookie season?? Acosta will be a world champion in the coming years and there is no doubt about his natural talent and skill set! But his Rookie year didn't live up to the Moto GP Media's unwanted push!

[@kunaii_cs]

He's pushing way too hard. He's an amazing aggressive rider but it's better to score some points than not at all.

[@1978JonBullock]

Seems to be pushing a little bit to hard.

[@rbfclaboratoryandstudio]

Yes, but he’s not on the best bike. As fans we need to face facts. Motogp is not a competition to find out who the best rider is. If we cared about finding that out we would demand every rider be on the same bike.

[@jian_14]

Overhype that's it😂 yes you could say he beats other ktm rider but look at the stats, he can't beat other ducati riders😂

[@jitumuniya]

He try to much for win that's big problem

[@zarghamali5167]

He is good but not as talented or good as marc so unless he is not compared with marc he is a great rider

[@peterbuchholtz3004]

No not at all.

[@giganoob1968]

Overhyped for sure.

[@okuhlemyeza7920]

Brad won win the dry in a far race please stop being bias for Spanish riders

[@reizalash1443]

And then what has he done after that? Even Miguel got more wins than him. Brad was lucky.

[@KTBFFH-COYB]

​@@reizalash1443 bro no rider wins by luck respect the riders

[@nicholasmooney9611]

Pedro Acrashta

[@brianbowers-x9q]

No not at all fella he's riding the wheels off that bike trying to get near to the Ducati which is by far the best bike on the grid. So as soon as Aprilia and KTM get on par with Ducati he will struggle to get into the top 5

[@ianjohnson1207]

@@brianbowers-x9q These idiots have no idea can only make up childish names

[@David-o1u9d]

He definitely added up to the hype and to be realistic he's only 20.

[@GeorgiosSermpos-vi6tf]

I wonder were would FQ20 be if he Was on Morbidelis bike😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Nr1 for sure