Overview

• Pedro Acosta, frustrated by persistent grip, traction, and vibration issues with the KTM RC16, finished 10th in the Spanish Grand Prix sprint race, far behind the leaders.
• Maverick Vinales has consistently outperformed Acosta in recent races, finishing ahead in Qatar and Jerez, and emerging as KTM's most competitive rider this season.
• KTM’s parent company, Pierer Mobility, has entered administration, with production at the Mattighofen factory halted for three months due to supply shortages, raising concerns about resource stability.
• All four KTM riders, including Acosta and Vinales, are using slightly varied bike specifications, but none have resolved the RC16’s chronic technical flaws.
• Acosta acknowledges Vinales’ experience and recent success as a positive sign for the team but remains concerned about the bike’s limitations and unpredictable performance.