The Austrian brand KTM, pillar of MotoGP for several seasons, is currently going through an unprecedented crisis. While rumors are growing about a possible withdrawal from the premier competition, the future of the team and its drivers is at the heart of the discussions.
The financial difficulties of KTM are no longer a secret. The Austrian manufacturer was forced to implement a drastic restructuring planimpacting all divisions of the company. Although the competition department has so far been relatively spared, the situation remains extremely fragile.
While KTM is going through a period of economic turbulence, speculation surrounding his future in MotoGP is rife. However, despite the financial crisis, the Austrian manufacturer maintains its commitment to high-level competition. The message from management is clear:
no KTM without racing.
Hubert Trunkenpolzsenior manager of the group
Piererconfirmed in an interview with Speedweek: “ the KTM brand is unimaginable without motorcycle sport. We will also race in MotoGP next year and the year after. We have a contract with Dorna that we respect and this will only happen with the KTM brand.
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Discussions are underway at KTM on the future of its four factory riders
This commitment partially reassures, but the complex financial situation of KTM requires security measures to be taken for its drivers and infrastructure. Of the
strategic discussions are underwayparticularly on the future of its four factory drivers:
Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Maverick Viñales et
Brad Binder. Rumors are circulating about potential exchanges between managers and rival manufacturers, particularly in Italy and Spain, where KTM has strong connections. According to motorsport-total, Pedro Acosta was invited to the test on December 11 as an observer but refused because the financial situation of the manufacturer with whom he has a contract has not yet been clarified.
While speculation is in full swing,
KTM focuses on technical development. From December 11, test pilots Dani Pedrosa et Pol Espargaro will carry out crucial tests to Jerez. The objective is to set the definitive technical direction for the 2025 season before the test of
Sepang in February. Any error not corrected before this deadline risks compromising the entire next season.
Despite uncertainty and speculation regarding a possible financial collapse, KTM seems ready to fight on all fronts. Contracts for the 2025 season are already signed, and no competing team would be willing to revise their plans at this late stage.
For now, KTM seems firmly anchored in the MotoGP championship. But as the new season approaches, all eyes are on his on-track performances – and the negotiations that could well redefine the driver landscape in the months to come.
