Carlo Pernat spoke about his former rider Enea Bastianini and the situation of KTM, which is sailing through turbulent waters with a debt of 1.8 billion euros (2,500 creditors), while the KTM group, with its subsidiaries KTM Components GmbH and KTM F&E GmbH, is valued at 2.9 billion euros. An assessment made by the Italian with words that should make Mattighofen react…
Carlo Pernatthe former agent ofEnea Bastianinistrongly criticized the management of the financial crisis by KTM. The Italian manager believes that the Austrian team has not been transparent with the drivers and teams, especially regarding the company's financial difficulties.
« In my opinion, the KTM situation will not have any repercussions on the sporting level, the racing department is doing well according to my sources
and will be even more so at the beginning of February. It is clear that when we signed the contract with KTM, no one expected this situation,” says Pernat. These comforting words show his confidence in the team's ability to overcome the current financial challenges without compromising its performance on the track.
Carlo Pernat: «
the important thing is that the KTM behaves well, that Enea Bastianini goes fast »
Pernat details on motorionline how the situation developed in an unexpected way: “ when we looked at the June half-year report, the accounts were still in the darkso we were calm. Suddenly, in September, all this mess appeared (crisis of the Austrian company with 2.9 billion euros in debt, editor's note). You should not look for drivers if you are in this situation. They weren't very correct, in fact I can say they were very incorrect “. These remarks underline the shock and surprise felt by
Pernat faced with the sudden financial collapse of
KTMhighlighting management which, according to him, lacked transparency and foresight.
Despite these turbulences, Pernat highlights its unwavering support for
Enea Bastianinicurrent pilot of
KTM : « the important thing is that the KTM behaves well, that Enea goes fast and I'm still going to give him a hand behind the scenes “. This declaration testifies to the loyalty and solidarity of
Pernat towards his former driver, affirming that, despite the financial difficulties of the team, the talent and determination of Bastianini will remain at the heart of the team.
Carlo Pernat offers a balanced perspective on the financial crisis of KTMcombining a critical analysis of the company's management with cautious optimism for the sporting future of the team. His support for
Enea Bastianini reinforces the idea that, even in turbulent times, team spirit and passion for racing remain unwavering…
