Francesco Guidotti's departure from Red Bull KTM marks the end of a chapter for the Italian team manager. After spending two seasons at the head of the Austrian team, Guidotti is looking for a new challenge. Although his original contract ended at the end of 2025, a clause allowed KTM to part ways with Guidotti early. This decision follows results deemed insufficient by the Austrian brand.
Francesco Guidottiteam manager de Red
Bull KTM since 2022, bid farewell to the team during the testing in Barcelona. Despite a contract until the end of 2025, KTM decided to part ways with him, citing results below expectations. This decision opens a new chapter for Guidottiwho is preparing to explore different horizons.
Pit Beirercompetition director at
KTMexplained the reasons for this departure during an interview with the official broadcast of the championship: “
it just didn't really bring the success we wanted due to many small details. We chose Aki Ajo because he is a man who really works in close collaboration with the pilots and who can give them very good advice on what to do on the track. »
Beirer insisted on emphasizing that the separation was amicable: “ I would like to thank Francesco for everything he gave until the last day. He leaves us as a friend. And who knows what the future holds. »
Francesco Guidotti: « I have to start a completely new project that has nothing to do with MotoGP »
From 2025, it's the Finn Aki Ajoa well-known figure in the paddock for his success in Moto2 and Moto3, who will take the reins of the team. This choice is part of a desire to strengthen support for pilots, a priority for KTM.
Francesco Guidottiwho had joined
KTM after a long career at
Pramac Ducatimust now reorient itself. In an interview with Speedweek, he said he was exploring new opportunities away from MotoGP: “ the most realistic chance actually has nothing to do with MotoGP. I have to start a whole new project. »
While Francesco leaves KTM and potentially MotoGP, its older brother, Giacomo Guidottiremains active in the paddock. Former team leader of Max Neukirchner in Superbike, Giacomo will leave
Repsol Honda to join Pramac Yamaha in 2025, where he will work alongside
Jack Miller as team leader.
