Pedro Acosta crashed at Turn 2 during Friday Practice at his home Catalan Grand Prix, adding to what has been a deeply frustrating 2026 season for the 21 year old on the KTM RC16. Brad Binder also went down at Turn 2 in a separate incident, giving KTM a difficult opening day at a circuit where they have traditionally struggled for race pace. Acosta was involved in a fiery exchange with Di Giannantonio after Le Mans and arrives at his home race still seething from the final lap pass.
