The arrival of Aki Ajo at the head of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team marks an important turning point for the Austrian brand. With more than 20 years of experience in the Motorcycle world championship and a solid track record, the Finn brings unique know-how and a long-term vision.
During the Barcelona tests, Aki Ajo has officially taken the reins as team manager of the MotoGP team of KTM. With more than two decades of experience in the world championship, it
succeeds Francesco Guidotti and inherits the mission of transforming KTM into a dominant force capable of winning races regularly.
Although this is his first official day in this role,
it is not a newcomer to the universe
KTM. « I have been following this project for many years and I have been working for KTM for a long time “, he told motogp.com. His familiarity with the team structure and experience with drivers such as
Brad Binder et Pedro Acosta give him a head start.
« They are great talents, and it is a pleasure to work with them. We are not starting from scratch, as I know them and some of the other team members well “, he added.
it identified the
communication and the coordination
as the cornerstones of its approach to moving the project forward KTM. « The objective is to work in the same direction and to bring calm to development. We must have confidence in our work “, he explained.
Aki Ago : « the next two years are crucial. But you have to understand what you're doing »
He also insisted on patience and the importance of working in stages: “ the next two years are crucial. But you have to understand what you're doing, step by step. »
During the tests,
KTM has not yet presented a complete motorcycle for the 2025 season. it clarified that the team works with a “ modular system », gradually integrating new parts, notably improvements to the chassis and aerodynamics. “ Development continues constantly. It is no longer possible to launch a complete new motorcycle at the start of the year “, he stressed.
Under the leadership of Ajo,
KTM adopts an integrated approach for its four drivers, divided between the two official teams.
Nicolas Goyonteam manager de
Tech3will collaborate closely with
it to maximize synergies.
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