Pedro Acosta has undergone surgery to address chronic compartment syndrome—commonly known as arm pump—in his right forearm, Red Bull KTM confirmed on Tuesday. Despite the unexpected procedure, Acosta is still expected to be fit for the French Grand Prix at Le Mans (May 9–11), pending a medical evaluation next week.
The 2023 Moto2 world champion underwent the operation just one day after finishing fifth fastest in the Jerez test, despite a minor crash in the morning session. KTM said the surgery was a success and that the Spaniard will remain under observation for 24 hours.
The operation comes during a tough start to Acosta’s 2025 MotoGP season. He currently sits tenth in the championship and has faced persistent handling and vibration issues, leading him to revert to KTM’s 2024 bike in Qatar. His seventh-place finish in Sunday’s Jerez GP was his best of the year so far—by this stage in his 2024 rookie campaign, he had already scored three podiums.
Compartment syndrome is a common problem in MotoGP due to the intense physical demands of racing. The right forearm, which controls both throttle and braking, is particularly susceptible. Nearly every premier-class rider has undergone at least one procedure for it.
