Overview
- Acosta affirmed he is “quite happy” at KTM and ended speculation of a 2026 move to Ducati.
- He secured KTM’s first podiums of the season with second in the Brno Sprint and third in the Czech GP.
- KTM will debut a significant upgrades package on the RC16 at this weekend’s home Austrian Grand Prix.
- Acosta has set modest goals, aiming only to maintain consistent top-five finishes rather than chase headline results.
- Team manager Aki Ajo says the Brno results have restored stability and motivation but cautions that new parts can carry hidden drawbacks.