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Binder has been a long-time star of the KTM system, with the South African making history for the brand in 2020 when he scored its first MotoGP victory.<\/p>\n
The 2025 season was a struggle for Binder, but Acosta highlighted the importance of him for his own growth in MotoGP.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’ve learned a lot from the KTM guys because I’ve been linked to them since my first year in Moto3,\u201d he told Gazzetta dello Sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cBrad taught me a lot last year because he was faster than me. This helped make me the rider I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Acosta also highlighted the importance of KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa on his development, who he says helps him \u201csee racing differently\u201d.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI take inspiration from Daniel Pedrosa,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has a lot of experience. He’s one of the last riders to have ridden two-strokes.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo I think he allows me to see racing differently. We talk often.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2025 season was Acosta\u2019s first with the factory KTM squad, but he notes that not much changed for him after his step over from Tech3.<\/p>\n
\u201cI haven’t changed much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cLast year, I already had the same equipment as the factory team.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe worked on my mentality during the season to improve in difficult moments.<\/p>\n
\u201cI needed to make a step forward, and I think we achieved that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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