Acosta is one of the hottest prospects in the MotoGP paddock, making an immediate impact in his maiden grand prix season in Moto3.
Finishing on the podium in his first race at the Qatar GP before taking his maiden victory at the following Doha GP starting from pitlane, Acosta would go on to win the Moto3 crown on his first attempt.
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He would step up to Moto2 in 2022, remaining in the Ajo KTM system, and won three times on his way to fifth in the standings.
Remaining with Ajo KTM for 2023 in Moto2, Acosta has won seven races and eventually extended his championship lead out to chief rival Tony Arbolino.
At the Malaysian GP on Sunday, Acosta rode a steady race to second to move 77 points clear of Arbolino – who was 10th after a collision early on – to become Moto2 champion for 2023.
Acosta’s promotion to the MotoGP class in 2024 was already confirmed earlier this year, when KTM activated the option on his contract to bring him up.
It spent months trying to find a place for Acosta, what with Tech3 riders Augusto Fernandez and Pol Espargaro under contract for 2024.
Last month, KTM ultimately confirmed that Espargaro would make way for Acosta, with the former taking on a test rider role within the Austrian marque.
Source: Autosport