Nowadays, the start in MotoGP is an increasingly complex moment, with the rider having to worry about leaving at the ideal moment, but also managing the height adjustment devices and the start control itself. For rookie Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GasGas Tech3/KTM), it’s another aspect of adaptation.
Asked about his feelings during the start practice facing all the challenges and requirements, the Spaniard explained that he has a major aspect to improve:
– We were trying other setting in the front fork that was worst, but it’s true that in Malaysia, Valencia and on Monday in Losail was quite good. For me, the worst thing is to lock the front device. If I make it with time it isn’t a problem. Also here [Losail] we have a lot of straights, so I don’t need to wait until the main straight – I can do it between a lot of corners. For me is the worst thing, because at the end when I stop I only have to press the launch control buttom that was the same as the Moto2, and remember to go down with the rear device.