The 2024 MotoGP season was marked by many changes within the KTM team. These adjustments, notably the departures of Fabiano Sterlacchini and Francesco Guidotti, had a direct impact on the development of Austrian motorcycling. In a recent interview, KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa confirmed that this restructuring caused delays to the RC16 project.
KTM has experienced a series of upheavals within his MotoGP team this season, a situation which has undoubtedly affected the progress of his project. It all started with the departure of the technical boss Fabiano Sterlacchinithen it was announced that Francesco Guidottithe team leader, would leave the structure at the end of the year.
This internal restructuring had an impact on the team's planning and projects, as the test pilot explained Dani Pedrosa. In an interview with AS, he detailed the situation: “ Well, this year we had a bit of restructuring within the team, so that delayed quite a few projects and planning. »
Dani Pedrosa says internal adjustments weighed on KTM's season results
These adjustments, although necessary in the long term, have slowed the progress of KTMwho are still looking to catch up on teams like
Ducati.
Despite these challenges, KTM is in a strong position heading into the final round of the season at
Barcelona. The Austrian team is close to securing second place in the Manufacturers' Championship, ahead of
Aprilia. However, regarding the ranking of the teams, Red Bull KTM is still some distance from surpassing Apriliathe most successful non-Ducati team this season.
The progress made this year shows undeniable potential for
KTMbut internal obstacles and restructuring will undoubtedly have an impact in the short term. As the team stabilizes, the MotoGP future could be even brighter.
