About this episode

Pedro Acosta discusses his journey in motorcycle racing, including his experiences in MotoGP and comparisons to Marc Márquez.

Pedro Acosta joins us for Chapter 405 of Gypsy Tales. From winning the Moto3 World Championship as a rookie to becoming one of the biggest stars in MotoGP, Pedro Acosta sits down for an in-depth conversation about his journey, the pressure of being compared to Marc Márquez, life inside the MotoGP paddock, racing for KTM, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing. Pedro is one of the most exciting talents motorcycle racing has seen in years, and this conversation gives a rare look at the person behind the helmet. 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:53 Welcome Pedro Acosta to Gypsy Tales 00:09:54 Inside the Barcelona MotoGP Weekend 00:24:05 First Laps on a MotoGP Bike 00:28:06 How Quickly Tires Fade in MotoGP 00:34:23 MotoGP without Phillip Island? 00:36:54 Pedro's Isle of Man TT Ambitions 00:40:08 The Growth of MotoGP 00:43:16 From Nothing to MotoGP Racer 00:47:13 Falling in Love with the Motorcycle 00:52:49 Pedro Almost Didn't Make it 00:59:40 Work Ethic over Talent? 01:02:15 Pedro Acosta's Impossible Last to First Victory 01:09:22 Motocross Made Pedro a better MotoGP Racer 01:22:50 Pedro Acosta's Love for Supercross 01:26:14 Pedro's Respect for Marc Marquez…

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