Kapanlagi.com - Pedro Acosta, who has recently become a hot topic of public discussion, is a successful racer who won the Moto2 2023 world championship in Sepang, Malaysia, representing the Red Bull KTM Ajo team. This outstanding achievement paves the way for him to move up to the MotoGP 2024 class, where he will join the GASGAS Factory Racing Tech 3 team.
Although he only entered the Grand Prix paddock in 2021 and is still competing in the Moto3 category, Pedro has managed to attract the attention of the MotoGP world. His abilities are evident from the brilliant performances he often displays on the track. In addition, he is also known for his flamboyant and humorous personality.
If you want to know more about Pedro Acosta's profile, here is a summary on Tuesday (12/03/2024).
1. Pedro Acosta's Biodata

Portrait of Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Ajo racer (Source: Instagram/37pedroacosta)
Full Name: Pedro Acosta
Place, Date of Birth: Mazarron, May 25, 2004
Nationality: Spanish
Height: 164 cm
Team: Red Bull KTM Ajo
2. Has Been Fond of Racing Since Childhood

Portrait of Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Ajo racer (Source: Instagram/37pedroacosta)
Since childhood, Pedro Acosta has shown a keen interest in motorcycles and racing. This interest was sparked by his father's gift of a motocross bike when Pedro was only 5 years old. Since then, Pedro has shown great interest.
From his early years, Pedro has collected numerous championship titles. He has achieved victories in various competitions such as Minibike, MiniGP, MaxxiGP, and PreMoto3 before eventually becoming the Junior Moto3 World Champion at the age of 14.
After completing a season in the Junior Moto3 class, Pedro successfully claimed the championship title in the Red Bull Rookies Cup. In the 2019 season, he finished as the runner-up before eventually claiming the championship title the following year.
3. Winning Various Racing Championships

Portrait of Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Ajo racer (Source: Instagram/37pedroacosta)
In 2021, Pedro joined the Red Bull KTM Ajo team in the Moto3 category and successfully won his third race at the GP (Portimao). His achievement is historic as he became the first racer to win a GP from the pit lane when starting the Moto3 race.
In 2022, Pedro moved up to the Moto2 category for the same season. This Spanish racer showed his speed by achieving several podium finishes in his debut season and managed to secure three fifth-place victories overall.
Thus, Pedro now holds two world champion titles in different categories after competing in the Grand Prix for three years. His promising performance in MotoGP has made many people anticipate his appearance, even MotoGP champion Marc Marquez predicted Pedro's success in the event.
4. Personal Life of Pedro Acosta

Portrait of Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Ajo racer (Source: Instagram/37pedroacosta)
This racer, born in 2004, comes from a humble family background. His father works as a regular fisherman. However, this does not hinder Pedro from pursuing his dream as a professional racer.
Not only that, reportedly he is in a relationship with Desire Piqueras, an athlete and crossfit gymnastic coach who lives in Ayora, Valencia. Their relationship is known to be harmonious.
5. When will MotoGP 2024 be held?
The first race of MotoGP 2024 will be held at the Lusail Circuit, Qatar. The event will take place on Monday (11/3/2024) at 00.00 West Indonesia Time. Jorge Martin has been determined as the leading rider in the MotoGP Qatar 2024 race.
6. Where is MotoGP 2024?
The MotoGP Qatar 2024 event has officially started at the Lusail Circuit as the location of the first race of this season.
7. Who is the Champion of GP Qatar 2024?
In MotoGP Qatar 2024, Francesco Bagnaia emerged as the winner. Pecco managed to surpass Brad Binder and Jorge Martin who were behind him. Meanwhile, Marc Marquez, who was using a new Ducati motorcycle, finished the race in fourth position. Enea Bastianini, Bagnaia's teammate, finished in the top five.
8. How many cc is Moto 3?
Moto3 utilizes a 250cc engine configured with a single cylinder. Meanwhile, Moto2 is powered by a 765cc engine consisting of three cylinders. MotoGP, on the other hand, has a 1,000cc engine that uses four cylinders.
9. What is the top speed of MotoGP?
The highest achievement in terms of top speed is currently held by Binder, pursued by Enea Bastianini of the Ducati Lenovo Team, who managed to reach a speed of 364.8 km/h at the Mugello Circuit in 2023.
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