Pedro Acosta in MotoGp, now official
Pedro Acosta in MotoGp
GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 has announced its two riders that we will see engaged in 2024 in MotoGP: they are Augusto Fernández and Pedro Acosta, to whom will thus be entrusted the GASGAS RC16.
The reigning Moto2 world champion and MotoGP rookie in this 2023, Augusto Fernández, will remain with the GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 team. So far, the 26-year-old has taken part in 14 Grands Prix, scoring points in 12 of them and taking a fourth place in France as his best result. Last weekend in Japan he took a seventh place in Motegi, in complicated conditions. Augusto showed potential and maturity, adapting well to the GASGAS RC16 2023.
Pedro Acosta in 2021 won the title in Moto3, in 2022 the 'Rookie of the Year' in Moto2 and at the moment, thanks to 11 podiums in 14 races, has a lead of more than 50 points in the intermediate class standings. Acosta possesses the skill, dexterity and natural talent to join the MotoGP lineup, thus completing the path of growth with KTM, from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup contested in 2020 to land in the top class in 2024.
Pol Espargaró represents an important asset for Pierer Mobility Motorsport with a view to 2024 and è has been involved in defining the medium- and long-term goals. Pol è is known for his great commitment and experience; from the early days when he è joined Pierer Mobility Group to MotoGP™. The Spaniard has an important role in supporting the youth and maintaining the solidity of the current competitive team. Pol's attitude, energy and skills will ensure that he continues to be an integral part of the MotoGP™ project on both sides of the box.