Andrea Dovizioso says Pedro Acosta still hasn’t shown what he can do with KTM
Acosta still without a win: Dovizioso blames KTM for lack of supportPedro Acosta’s winless season comes down to KTM not giving him the tools he needs, according to Andrea Dovizioso. The Spanish rider is the only one in the top five without a victory this year, though he has made it to the podium five times.
Photo by Mirco Lazzari/Getty Images Acosta still without a win: Dovizioso blames KTM for lack of support Pedro Acosta’s winless season comes down to KTM not giving him the tools he needs, according to Andrea Dovizioso. The Spanish rider is the only one in the top five without a victory this year, though he has made it to the podium five times. Last season, Acosta finished third overall with three wins and nine podiums, including two Sprints.
This season, Acosta has shown growth as a rider but still hasn’t managed to take the chequered flag first. There seems to be something holding him back from making that final step. Dovizioso believes the issue isn’t with Acosta himself but with KTM’s lack of support.
Speaking at Mugello ahead of round seven of the championship, Dovizioso told Canal De Noticias VR46. Photo by Gold & Goose Photography/Getty Images Andrea Dovizioso says KTM needs to do more if Pedro Acosta is going to take the next step Speaking to Moto. it, Andrea Dovizioso said Pedro Acosta has the potential to earn multiple podiums, but needs more if he’s going to challenge for titles.
That’s something KTM can fix by giving him a better bike. Dovizioso explained that Acosta will always be competitive, but can’t win championships until KTM take action. “Acosta will be up front many times, but to fight for the championship, KTM needs to take another step forward.