Moto3™ ALGARVE PREVIEW
It is possible that in years to come 2021 will be remembered for the arrival of grand prix racing ’ s new sensation Pedro Acosta , among other things . The 17-year old rookie has taken the Moto3™ class by storm , racking up five victories in the first ten race to command a 53-point championship lead .
It ’ s been quite the ride until now . Having scored a fine second place in his debut grand prix , the Red Bull Ajo KTM rider then amazed the watching world by winning his second – and that was after he was handed a pit lane start . From there , he won last lap battles at Portimao and Jerez brilliantly , before adding further triumphs at the Sachsenring and Red Bull Ring .
But from the Austrian GP , Acosta hasn ’ t managed to rekindle his early-season form . In that time he has scored a best finish of third . All the while , Dennis Foggia has come into the best form of his career . The Italian has finished on the podium for six straight races , with victories at Aragon and both races in Misano helping to reduce Acosta ’ s lead to just 21 points . How Acosta reacts to Foggia ’ s pressure in the two upcoming weekends will determine just how good the teenager is .
It hasn ’ t been all about him , however . Sergio Garcia sits third overall after scoring three excellent victories this year . But a painful free practice crash in Austin bruised his left kidney and put him out of the race , ending his championship hopes .
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