Kevin Schwantz was recently present at a Suzuki event where he discussed various topics related to MotoGP and its riders. One of the riders he spoke about was Pedro Acosta.
In statements, according to GPOne, Schwantz praised the Spanish rider and believes that the rookie’s performance is not a surprise.
– Everyone who saw Pedro Acosta leading in the first races said it was a surprise, but in reality he always showed the consistency he is capable of. Even in Le Mans, during free practice, he was immediately in the lead. I think he is a young and talented rider and I consider him a friend
He also added about the mentality of riders compared to his era: ‘I already said in Austin that I think today’s riders should learn to speak more openly, like Acosta does, to better express their emotions. I know that when we talk about riders we are talking about a duel that takes place on the track, but in reality even when they leave the track this duel continues, what I would call a verbal challenge. And I think he is not playing like we used to see before, everyone is too politically correct, but the level of riders nowadays is certainly very high.’
