Pedro Acosta's story had started out like a beautiful fairy tale. After performing well in his first season in the MotoGP, the young rider was immediately promoted to an official team.
But, now, it could soon turn into a nightmare, all because of the crisis that has hit KTM and caused it to accumulate nearly 3 billion Euros in debt.
This desperate situation was something that the Spanish rider's personal manager Albert Valera, couldn't swallow.
Speaking to Motorsport.com's Por Orejas podcast, he stated that he had never been informed of the critical issues the brand was and still is experiencing.
"No one warned us when we signed the contract in May," he said, indignantly.
"They sold KTM to us as a giant with enormous financial power. Consequently, it was a complete surprise to us."
Despite everything, the project related to the top class should be maintained, but questions remain, and there are many.
"We wonder under what conditions we'll be able to compete. In the spring, we had made an agreement with a company that was generating tens of millions in profits and with a clear desire to be in a strong position to fight with Ducati.
Bu,t in six months, everything has changed, and we wonder why.
Without beating around the bush, we're concerned," he admitted, however, exonerating Sports Director Pit Beirer.
"He probably had no knowledge of it either when we negotiated. I think the entire racing department fell victim to mismanagement.
As far as we're concerned, we can only trust them because a contract can only be terminated if there is a clear violation and, right now, that's not the case," he acknowledged.
To save the rider from Mazarron from a potential year off, Dorna also came forward. "Both Carlos and Carmelo invited me to call them if necessary, but I preferred not to disturb them, also because I don't think they have more detailed information than we do.
Borgo Panigale? They're in constant contact with all the companies and, in the event in which we should find ourselves obligated to look for an alternative, I know that they'll be ready to help Pedro.
After all, we're talking about a diamond. He's twenty years old, but he's already demonstrated a lot on the track, and anyone would like him," he finally reflected.
