KTM’s MotoGP project continues to evolve, and with major changes in store for the 2025 season, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team will not only have a new teammate for Brad Binder with the arrival of Pedro Acosta, but also a new well-known boss of the paddock: Aki Ajo. This replacement of Francesco Guidotti marks a turning point for KTM, which aims to climb to the top of the championship.
The decision to replace Guidottiwho has led the team since 2022, was made official during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend. Pit Beirerdirector of
KTM Motorsportsexpressed his gratitude to
Guidotti for his work but stressed that, despite progress, the ambitions of KTM
required a new approach to break the domination of
Ducati a MotoGP.
Aki Ajoalready a pillar of KTM
with his team in the Moto3 and Moto2 categories, is seen as the ideal man to lead KTM at the top in MotoGP. The Finn has a long history of success with the Austrian brand, having notably trained talents like Brad
Binder et Pedro Acostaboth already champions under his leadership.
Pit Beirer :
« Aki Ajo is the man we need to take our MotoGP project to the next level »
Pit Beirer said: “ Aki Ajo believed in us from the start, and his close relationship with KTM as well as his expertise in rider and motorcycle development make him the perfect choice. We are convinced that he is the man we need to take our MotoGP project to the next level.. »
Aki Ajofor his part, expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge: “ it is an honor to take on this responsibility and working with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in MotoGP. The standard of the championship is extremely high, and we must continue to work hard to make the most of what we have. I am confident that we have all the assets to be competitive. »
With these major changes, KTM hopes to realize his ambitions of becoming a regular title contender in MotoGP, while consolidating his future in the premier category.
it not only brings its expertise, but also a relationship of trust with the pilotsa key element so that KTM
remains in the title race in the years to come.
