Overview
- Acosta publicly said teams should reconsider Espargaro for a permanent spot and that he would recommend him to anyone in the paddock.
- Espargaro made five starts for Red Bull KTM Tech3 in 2025, logged four top-ten finishes, and secured direct Q2 at Phillip Island, Sepang and Portimao.
- Despite stronger results and internal standing, he remains KTM’s RC16 test rider with no confirmed full-time contract.
- Aleix Espargaro said his brother still has the desire to race and revealed Pol declined a 2026 World Superbike option to continue testing for KTM.
- Acosta cited Espargaro’s collaborative approach and similar aggressive front-tyre style as valuable for development and for his own reference.