Pedro Acosta: MotoGP tyre pressure rules make us look like “donkeys”
Pedro Acosta has hit out at MotoGP’s much-maligned tyre pressure rules, saying riders were made to look like “donkeys” in the Indonesian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old passed the factory Ducati of Marc Marquez for fourth with ease on lap 7, having shown strong pace in the early stages after starting ninth on the grid. But as the pressure on his front Michelin tyre went beyond the ... Keep reading
MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta has criticized the tyre pressure rules, stating that they make riders appear as "donkeys" during the Indonesian Grand Prix. Acosta overtook factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez for fourth position on lap 7, but was forced to relinquish the lead due to excessive pressure on his front Michelin tyre. The pair then traded positions, which was deemed unappealing to watch.
Their situation was similar to Jorge Martin's in the sprint race, where he also had to give up the lead due to the same reason. Acosta believes that the minimum tyre pressure requirement should only be enforced at the start of a race, not during the race. He also mentioned that the pressure could not be controlled by the riders, as the actions of other competitors also played a role.
Acosta's struggles with tyre pressure throughout the race, along with those of his teammate, led to a 1-2-3-4 finish for Aprilia. Another KTM rider, Maverick Vinales, received a 16-second penalty for violating the minimum tyre pressure requirement, but it did not affect his final classification in 17th place.
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