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Why Is Winless Pedro Acosta Worth So Much? Ducati Move Set for 2027

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Pedro Acosta, the 22-year-old KTM rider with 13 MotoGP podiums but no victory, will join Ducati's factory team in 2027 as Marc Marquez's successor. A Moto3 and Moto2 champion, he is one of only four winless riders on the current 22-rider grid. Johann Zarco needed 20 podiums before his first win, meaning Acosta is on a faster pace toward that milestone than Zarco was.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

13 podiums without a win doesn't mean he's lacking talent — it means the luck just hasn't broken his way yet. Zarco needed 20 podiums before his first win, so Acosta's actually ahead of that pace. I'd love to see him grab a stubborn first win at KTM before the Ducati move.