Pedro Acosta’s move to Ducati for 2027 is partly driven by his desire to measure himself against Marc Márquez on equal machinery. KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister says Acosta told him he wanted to beat Márquez “with the same weapon,” regardless of whether KTM’s 850cc bike proves stronger. Acosta will join Márquez at Ducati in 2027, creating a direct teammate comparison under the new regulations.
