MotoGP, Acosta: “My idol is Schwantz, but also Marquez and all MotoGP riders”

Acosta the phenomenon. The only 16-year-old Moto3 rookie has had a major impact in the category after two wins in the first two races. Raise your hand for anyone who has ever imagined such a debut from the Mazarron youngster.

Acosta spoke with the big names of the premier class at the press conference the evening before:

“I didn’t think I’d start like this – he commented – I’ve had a good winter season, but I never thought about starting like this. When I’m here it’s because we’re doing well, but we have to keep going “I was nervous before going to the conference with all of the MotoGP riders today. My idols are Kevin Schwantz, but also Marquez. All drivers who are in the press room and compete in the world championship are to be respected ”.

Acosta quoted Marquez, whom he spoke to a few minutes before the conference, who said, “I’ve spoken to him before and his driving style is good, his talent is good, he is fast and that is evident in the results! er: forget everything, enjoy it now, you are a young talented child. Now is the time to enjoy it my advice to him. He will have time to pressure himself and aside from that, congratulations because he is a fantastic ride and he will be arriving soon! I will try to be there but he will be competing with us soon! Pedro is 16, let him ride. I say this because In the past few years we’ve lost so many drivers because we put unnecessary pressure on them. “

Fabio Quartararo tHenne also said: “He mustn’t make the same mistake as I do – said the Frenchman – he had to take the pressure off the media and enjoy the moment. He doesn’t have to worry too much about his future now, like races in Moto2 or MotoGP, but just concentrates on the present. “

Franco Morbidelli was also impressed: “Acosta has something different from everyone else, he doesn’t seem to be 16. I’ve never seen anything like it before. As for his future, he has to keep his feet on the ground, then he will know when it is time to do the different category jumps because it is something that you feel inside.

As for the offspring, Me also expressed his opinion: “Acosta has to be intelligent now, he must not be in a hurry. I advise him to drive at least two seasons in each category and not think too much about jumps in the other classes, as we are only in the fourth race of the world championship “. Pecco Bagnaia also shared the same opinion as the world champion.