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Acosta starts KTM’s home weekend in Austria on top
The Spaniard was fastest in the opening session at the Austrian track, giving KTM a promising start on home soil.
19 September 2026 1 min read 22 views
Pedro Acosta opened the Austrian Grand Prix weekend with the fastest lap in the first free practice session. For KTM, racing at home in Spielberg, it was an encouraging sign in front of its local crowd.
Behind him, MotoGP’s leading names settled into a tight order, showing how close the field already is. It’s only Friday morning, but the young Spaniard has made an early statement ahead of qualifying and the Sprint.