GYPSY TALES

Chapter 405

Pedro Acosta

21 June 2026 · 3h 0m

With Pedro Acosta

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Pedro Acosta joins us for Chapter 405 of Gypsy Tales. From winning the Moto3 World Championship as a rookie to becoming one of the biggest stars in MotoGP, Pedro Acosta sits down for an in-depth conversation about his journey, the pressure of being compared to Marc Márquez, life inside the MotoGP paddock, racing for KTM, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing. Pedro is one of the most exciting talents motorcycle racing has seen in years, and this conversation gives a rare look at the person behind the helmet.

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Chapters 35

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 4:53Welcome Pedro Acosta to Gypsy Tales
  3. 9:54Inside the Barcelona MotoGP Weekend
  4. 24:05First Laps on a MotoGP Bike
  5. 28:06How Quickly Tires Fade in MotoGP
  6. 34:23MotoGP without Phillip Island?
  7. 36:54Pedro's Isle of Man TT Ambitions
  8. 40:08The Growth of MotoGP
  9. 43:16From Nothing to MotoGP Racer
  10. 47:13Falling in Love with the Motorcycle
  11. 52:49Pedro Almost Didn't Make it
  12. 59:40Work Ethic over Talent?
  13. 1:02:15Pedro Acosta's Impossible Last to First Victory
  14. 1:09:22Motocross Made Pedro a better MotoGP Racer
  15. 1:22:50Pedro Acosta's Love for Supercross
  16. 1:26:14Pedro's Respect for Marc Marquez
  17. 1:32:01Pedro Acosta on the Marc Marquez Comparisons
  18. 1:37:12Pecco VS Marquez: Teammate Rivalry
  19. 1:42:40The Wins That Got Away
  20. 1:51:03The Highs and Lows with KTM
  21. 1:58:50Pedro Acosta's Closest Shot at Victory in 2026
  22. 2:02:53Alex Marquez HORROR Crash... Catalunya MotoGP
  23. 2:06:22Are MotoGP Restarts Too Dangerous?
  24. 2:07:51The Next MotoGP Dynasty
  25. 2:13:452026 MotoGP Championship Predictions
  26. 2:20:18Where the KTM beats Ducati
  27. 2:24:06MotoGP Bikes Will Never Be Better
  28. 2:26:35Success Hasn't Changed Pedro Acosta
  29. 2:34:28The Feeling of Supporting Family
  30. 2:40:13Pedro Acosta Loves a Good Party
  31. 2:45:57Pedro's Ultimate Career Goals
  32. 2:51:35The Pressure Created By MotoGP Media
  33. 2:54:40Pedro Acosta Behind the Wheel of a Rally Car
  34. 2:55:59Pedro's Obsession with Motocross
  35. 3:00:50Closing If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with who you'd like to see on the podcast next.

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