Pedro Acosta has issued a strong warning about the demands of the current MotoGP calendar, suggesting that the sport’s increasingly intense schedule could significantly shorten riders’ careers.
Speaking ahead of the United States Grand Prix, the 21-year-old KTM rider said the nonstop flow of race weekends leaves little time for recovery or gradual preparation. While he supports certain format changes such as sprint races and shorter practice sessions, he believes the overall structure has become too compressed for long-term sustainability.
Acosta highlighted the constant pressure placed on riders throughout the season, pointing out that every weekend now carries multiple high-stakes sessions, from practice and qualifying to sprint races and the main event. He argued that maintaining peak performance across 22 demanding weekends per year increases both physical and mental strain, pushing athletes closer to their limits.
The Spaniard’s main concern is the cumulative effect of this intensity. He believes that with so many critical sessions packed into a single season, the risk of fatigue and injury rises, ultimately affecting how long riders can compete at the highest level.
While not opposed to the competitive format itself, Acosta stressed that the balance between entertainment and athlete welfare needs careful consideration. In his view, protecting riders’ long-term careers should be a priority as MotoGP continues to evolve its race structure.
