Casey Stoner believes Pedro Acosta needs to show more patience in wheel-to-wheel battles to unlock his full potential, as the Spaniard prepares for his high-profile move to Ducati in 2027. Acosta received criticism from some quarters for over-aggression and frequent crashes upon his debut in MotoGP 

Casey Stoner urges Pedro Acosta to be more patient in MotoGP

The team discuss the season so far in the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast

Podcast: What’s going to happen in the second half of MotoGP 2026?

Jorge Martin begins the second half of the MotoGP season leading five title contenders separated by only 24 points.

MotoGP leader Jorge Martin expects “exciting second half of the season”

Pedro Acosta believes his personal performances in the first half of the 2026 MotoGP season merit a 7/10 rating.Despite Aprilia’s impressive ascent and Ducati’s recovery in recent months, Acosta has held his own aboard the KTM, scoring one sprint win and three Sunday podiums across the opening 11 ro

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