Pedro Acosta has received a glowing reference after Aleix Espargaro 🏅got a cloไse-up view of his talent.

Rookie Acosta shone at the preseason MotoGP test in 🌃Sepang by going second-fastest on the opening day.

His emergence res𝔍ulted in Pol Espargaro being demoted from Tech3 GASGAS full-time rider to a K꧙TM test spot.

“Pedro’s talent is amazing,” Aleix said.

“Since arriving in the championshඣip he has done extraordinary things.

“It’s just h💙is third time in Sepang, his seไcond time in MotoGP.

“Obviously he has been riding 🍬for a lot of [time].

“When you see him on🐈 track, I was riding with him for a couple of laps, you see the lines that he’s taking. They are not rookie lines.

“It’s unbelievable how fast he learns.

“He is one to watch during the season.”

Aleix said about Aprilia’s showing at the Sepa♓ng test: “Very happy overall. I enjoyed this first test of the season.

“We did a really good job. We’ve completed our best test programme since I’ve been at Aprilia🦄. I am proud.

“The ‘24 spec bike is promising🌠, 🦄it’s looking good. I can’t wait to go to Qatar.”

Aleix’s sprint simulation was ꧂seven seconds faster than it was a year ago.

“We did a solid job. Michelin told me that we simulated th🌸e sprint with used tyres,” he said.

“It was almost our qualifying lap 🥂time of last year so I’m happy wi꧋th these improvements.”

But Aprilia boss Massimo Riv🧸ola claims they cannot fightဣ for the championship.

“He’s right,” Alei🐭x said. “Once again, aꦗll the Ducatis were on top.

“I was the only bike in the mix with them.

“Wꦡe improved a lot. The bike is definitely better than last seaౠson’s.

“I’m not sure if weღ’re able to fight for the title yet. We still have time.

“Massimo is right. [Ducati] are🍸 sti𒁏ll the bike to beat.”