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Pedro Acosta has expressed a desire to continue racing motorcycles well into his mid-30s, insisting he has no interest in retiring early from MotoGP.
Acosta made his premier class debut in 2024 at just 19 and has quickly established himself as one of the standout riders on the grid.
His early career trajectory has drawn comparisons with Max Verstappen, who also joined Formula 1 as a teen and went on to break several long-standing records in the championship.
But Verstappen has always maintained that he doesnât intend to remain in F1 until his late 30s or early 40s, while his recent criticism of 2026 rules has led to fears that he may not even see out his current Red Bull contract through to 2028.
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But Acosta says he doesnât want to follow the example of the four-time F1 champion, noting that he still has plenty to achieve in his career.
âItâs difficult to say because Max already won everything he wanted to when he was a kid,â he said. âWe are not in the same moment of our careers.
âAlso, in the world of cars, there are more options because you have a lot of championships that are quite nice, like he's doing endurance [racing] now. Also, there are many legendary tracks to go to.
Pedro Acosta wants to continue racing well into his mid-30s.
Pedro Acosta made his MotoGP debut in 2024 at the age of 19.
Pedro Acosta's early career trajectory has drawn comparisons to Max Verstappen, who also debuted as a teenager in Formula 1.

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âNormally, I enjoy watching Moto America a lot. For this, maybe why not one day come here [to the US] and learn new tracks without pressure.â
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
MotoGP riders typically retire earlier than their F1 counterparts, with 35 often seen as a natural endpoint for careers in a series where injuries remain quite common.
Acosta already has two world championships under his belt, having won a title each in Moto3 and Moto2 before stepping up to MotoGP.
The Spaniard turns 22 this year and is set to join Ducatiâs factory team in 2026 as part of an all-star line-up alongside Marc Marquez.
Asked about the prospect of matching Giacomo Agostiniâs all-time record of 15 world champions, Acosta outlined his desire to extend his career in motorcycle racing, joking he wonât know what to do after retirement.
âIf I win 13 [more], I should be 35 [years old],â he said. âI think after 35, I will still have a career. Also, I don't know how to do other things in life. I think bikes will be my âel ataudâ [I would like to race as long as I can].
âWhen my career stops, maybe I don't know what to do in life, Iâll go to Thailand to be on the beach. I don't know.â
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