Pedro Acosta Reacts to Tough Weekend

Pedro Acosta struggled with technical issues during the Czech Grand Prix, ultimately retiring from the race on the final lap due to a mechanical failure.

The Spanish rider had a difficult weekend, with tyre pressure issues affecting his performance.

Acosta started strong, but his front tire pressure dropped, allowing **Diggia** to pass.

He then focused on increasing his tire pressure, which eventually came within the desired range.

KTM has suffered a range of engine cut-outs throughout the season, including a notable incident in Barcelona that led to **Alex Marquez** being hospitalized.

Acosta remained diplomatic when discussing the issue, stating that it's out of his control.

The team will send the bike to Austria to investigate the cause of the problem.

Meanwhile, **Marco Bezzecchi**'s lead in the championship standings is under threat after he was handed a race ban for the Czech Grand Prix.

**Marc Marquez** took advantage of the situation, claiming his second consecutive win of the year.

The top seven riders are now separated by around 50 points heading into the next race in Assen.

Acosta shared his thoughts on the **Bezzecchi** incident, where the Italian rider slapped a trackside marshal.

He stated that he wasn't as attentive as he should have been, allowing **Diggia** to pull away quickly.

Acosta's retirement marked a disappointing end to a tough weekend for KTM.

The team will look to bounce back in the next race, with Acosta hoping to put his technical issues behind him.

As of the Czech Grand Prix, **Ai Ogura** has achieved his maiden pole position in the premier class, and **Francesco Bagnaia** has regained his place on the top step of the podium for the first time since Japan last year.