However, early signs suggested that he would be in for a frustrating season. The RC16 proved a difficult machine to handle for KTM\u2019s<\/a> riders, with Acosta crashing numerous times in the opening races.<\/p>\n The manufacturer\u2019s financial crisis did not help matters, with Acosta being despondent about KTM in media debriefs<\/a>. It led to speculation that the Spaniard could look to break his contract and find a new outfit for 2026.<\/p>\n VR46 were heavily linked with Acosta<\/a> as Valentino Rossi<\/a> expressed an interest in the 21-year-old. However, a move will not materialise from 2026, and it comes after a \u2018tough\u2019 warning from his agent,<\/p>\n Albert Valera previously hinted he would get Acosta out of KTM<\/a> and \u2018appeal\u2019 for an early departure, as he seemed completely frustrated with the situation at the Austrian outfit.<\/p>\n KTM \u2018restricted\u2019 Acosta\u2019s contract<\/a> from having an exit clause, which ultimately denied him moving before 2026. When it became clear a move was off the table, Valera<\/a> warned Acosta to focus on his riding over things that he could not control.<\/p>\n Journalist Alberto Gomez discussed the talks between Valera and Acosta via Motorsport Espana: \u201cIn the end, Valera got tough with him, because Pedro had somehow gone off on a tangent.<\/p>\n \u201cI mean, he thought that he was already the developer of the bike, that everything was going to be great, that he decided the parts.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was obsessed more than being focused on riding and getting the most out of that bike. He was just obsessed with things that didn\u2019t concern him right now and especially in a situation where the company had enough behind it to be thinking about.<\/p>\n \u201cThe other day, he acknowledged that Albert had been tough on him, that he was already focused on riding and that\u2019s why things are starting to work out for him.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Everything to know about Pedro Acosta from net worth to girlfriend<\/a><\/p>\n Acosta has adopted a \u2018positive\u2019 attitude<\/a> since a move away from KTM was ruled out, and it has helped in improving his results. The Spaniard grabbed his first podium of the season at Brno and has back-to-back Sprint podiums in the last two races.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether the 21-year-old will stay at KTM in 2027. The new regulations are set to shake up the pecking order, and several outfits will be monitoring Acosta\u2019s situation, with many teams already preparing \u2018pre-deals\u2019.<\/p>\n Rossi and VR46 have told Acosta they could wait<\/a> to sign him in 2027. However, Uccio Salucci thinks Acosta will reject VR46<\/a> and favour a factory team.<\/p>\n![\"Pedro](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2230605504-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Gold & Goose Photography\/Getty ImagesPedro Acosta received a \u2018tough\u2019 warning from Albert Valera after going \u2018off on a tangent\u2019 about KTM\u2019s situation<\/p>\n![\"Pedro](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2230394005-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Gold & Goose Photography\/Getty ImagesWhere will Pedro Acosta end up in MotoGP in 2027?<\/p>\n