Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) has made great strides in his adaptation to Moto2, got his first pole at Le Mans and his first victory at the Italian Grand Prix, added a new podium at the Sachsenring. The Murcian rider is reflecting early in the season and setting new goals for subsequent races after suffering an injury in June.
What balance are you doing in the first half of this season?
“I was able to strike a positive balance despite the fact we didn’t start the year as we wanted. After adding two consecutive zeros to Argentina and Portugal and dropping to France when I was in the lead, we were able to turn the situation around. We reached the break of summer with a win, second place and a pole, so we’re at the point we want, even if I want to reach that level at the start of the season ”.
How has the Moto2 adapted?
“Adapting to Moto2 hasn’t been as easy as I’d like, but if it was easy it wouldn’t be as good. Ultimately it’s another point of motivation to keep working and give our best. Time needed to adapt. and get to the level we have today.
In what aspects do you feel stronger in the category?
“We showed that we had speed and we were strong in that aspect. Despite starting from the back in a few races, I came back and finished in a good position and even fought for victory. We still have room to improve, but it’s important to be strong in terms of rhythm “
What was your best moment in this eleven career?
“Le Mans was one of the best races despite the fact that victory escaped us in a crash. It was the moment we took that step that allowed us to land on top. The Sachsenring is also a special Grand Prix because we started from the back and come back to get the podium. By itself all the races have been good, but I would rather put these two on top of the victory at Mugello “.
What do you want to improve after returning to the competition?
“The qualifiers are the point where we have to work hard. If we are able to be strong on Saturday as well, it will be a big step forward for the races. We have speed, but it is important that we start in a good position on the grid. On Sunday” .
What goals have you set for yourself?
“The most important thing now is to go back and regain speed. Because of the injury we have to start, step by step and without making mistakes to be the same as we were in Germany”.
Summer break allows you to focus on your recovery, how are you working to get back to the best conditions?
“It’s important to get back in the best possible shape and these weeks of rest allow me to focus more on recovering one hundred percent. I do a lot of physiotherapy hours and I work hard in the gym to lose as little as possible. of muscle mass. can “.
What is your goal for the remaining nine races?
“The goal is to try to end the year in the best way. This is my first season in Moto2 and we finished the first half of the season in good physical form. We want to get back to that point as soon as possible and, why not, move on. you are your line of ascent that we have been treading so far “.
Source: La Verdad
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