WATCH: Fan favorite Pedro Acosta continues to struggle in Austrian MotoGP

Pedro Acosta's struggles at the Austrian MotoGP have been a clear reflection of his challenging weekend, with the young rider experiencing a series of setbacks that have put him on the back foot. Despite his undeniable talent and potential, Acosta found himself grappling with difficulties that resulted in a less-than-ideal qualifying session.

The GASGAS Tech3 rider failed to secure a spot in Q2, leaving him to start the race from a disappointing P14. The issues began during the practice sessions, where Acosta was plagued by multiple crashes.

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These incidents not only disrupted his rhythm but also significantly reduced his track time at the Red Bull Ring. For a rookie like Acosta, every lap on the track is crucial, and the lost time undoubtedly hampered his ability to fine-tune his setup and gain the necessary experience on this particular circuit.

What did Pedro Acosta say?

After a tough day on the track, Pedro Acosta spoke candidly about his performance and took full responsibility for his mistakes. He emphasized that these errors are part of the learning process, especially during his rookie season. Acosta expressed a preference for making these mistakes now, rather than in the future when the stakes might be higher and the expectations greater.

"In the end, I prefer to eat all the shit I make this year than start doing it next year because I don’t have enough experience in messing it up," Acosta admitted. "So let all the mistakes happen this year and not next. I didn’t crash because the bike was missing a piece of aerodynamics, that’s clear."

Acosta's acknowledgement of his errors reflects his maturity and understanding of the learning curve that comes with being a rookie in such a competitive sport. He also pointed out that some situations are beyond a rider's control, regardless of their experience.

"Another thing is that, after crashing in that condition, I would never heat the tyre again. That’s a different thing, but it’s something that neither I know, nor Marc Marquez who has been here for years knows, nor Aleix who knows, who is there with experience," Acosta explained.