The financial crisis affecting KTM has caused great concern in the MotoGP world, and the situation seems to be affecting one of the most promising riders on the grid: Pedro Acosta. According to various sources, the Austrian team is going through a serious financial crisis, with debts amounting to around 3 billion euros. This situation has led KTM to take drastic measures, including a self-management procedure to try to deal with urgent liquidity problems.

Despite the brand’s assurances that its MotoGP programme will not be affected, the financial instability could have unexpected consequences. One of the side effects of this crisis could be the possible departure of Pedro Acosta, who, after his impressive rookie campaign in the 2024 season, has established himself as one of the championship’s big stars. Acosta, who was promoted from Tech3 to the KTM factory team for 2025, is now being closely watched by Ducati, one of the big rival manufacturers.

Although Acosta is under contract with KTM until the end of 2026, concerns over the Austrian marque’s financial stability could open the door to an early exit. According to reports from media outlets such as GPOne, Ducati is reportedly considering signing Acosta to its team in the near future. The young Spanish rider has shown great talent and has been one of the standout riders in his debut season in MotoGP, finishing sixth in the overall standings, which has attracted interest from the major manufacturers.

The fact that Acosta is managed by Albert Valera, who also represents other top riders such as Jorge Martin and Aleix Espargaro, adds further complexity to the situation. While Ducati has already experienced that having too many elite riders can lead to problems, the Italian marque remains one of the most ambitious teams on the grid, and its interest in Acosta is no surprise.

Ducati, which will have two of the most prominent riders on the grid in Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez in the 2025 season, could find itself facing a dilemma in terms of managing its squad. Despite Marquez and Bagnaia occupying the two factory seats for the next two years, Ducati is still looking at other talents such as Acosta for the future. However, the decision to sign Acosta could be hampered by the saturation of elite riders in the team, especially after other riders such as Enea Bastianini, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin left the team to join other projects due to Marquez’s choice.

In this context, Ducati’s satellite teams, such as VR46 and Gresini, could also play a key role in Acosta’s future. These teams, which already have factory bikes, could be an interesting option for the Spanish rider if negotiations with the main Ducati team do not come to fruition.

For now, Acosta’s future remains uncertain, but the pressure of the financial crisis at KTM and the growing interest from Ducati could change the course of his MotoGP career. As the 2025 season approaches, Acosta’s name will continue to be one of the most sought after in the paddock, and the battle for his signing could be one of the big topics to follow in the coming year.