The financial situation of KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH is currently the focus of attention. If Carlo Pernat's statements bring some relief regarding the future of the MotoGP department, the crisis shaking the Austrian company raises many questions.
While KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH is going through a worrying financial crisis, Carlo Pernatinfluential MotoGP manager, is reassuring regarding the future of the commitment of KTM in MotoGP. During an interview with MOW Magazine, reported by Motosan, Pernat wanted to clarify the situation and dispel certain misunderstandings.
The situation of KTM is serious, but not as dramatic as one might believe according to Pernat :
« if the situation is close to despair, yes. But if I'm worried about Enea Bastianini and the races, no. »
He specified that the MotoGP department, often perceived as the flagship of the Austrian company, remains spared by the current crisis: “ there are recent documents which give
absolute guarantees that the entire MotoGP part of KTM is outside of any corporate crisis dynamics they are going through. »
Rumors mentioning a total debt of 3 billion euros alarmed the industry, but
Pernat qualify these figures: “ the debt exists, and even those directly involved do not deny it.
But the emergency concerns short-term liquidity of 500 million eurosand not the 3,000 million mentioned.
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KTMlike two other companies linked to its group, opted for a temporary suspension of payments, accompanied by a restructuring plan. However, these measures do not directly affect the MotoGP department, according to
Pernat.
Despite the challenges, Pernat is confident for the future of pilots
KTMnotably
Enea Bastianini that he manages and who will join the team KTM Tech3 in 2025: « If you ask me if I'm worried about the races, I'll tell you no. » However, he adds… “KTM has a solid base, but to reach the level of Ducati or Aprilia, they need additional resources that are currently not guaranteed « . Then he mentions: “we need clear boundaries;
you can't sign a contract with a team and see key decision makers change the next day« .
He reaffirms that racing-related activities are not compromised by the ongoing restructuring: “ none of the three companies affected by the restructuring have anything to do with the race. It is a project with potential, but it needs time, resources and stability to consolidate ».
Commitment to MotoGP remains a priority for
KTMboth for marketing and strategic reasons. Although the situation requires financial adjustments, the racing department appears to benefit from special protection. With top drivers like
Pedro Acosta, Maverick Viñales,
et BastianiniKTM continues to aim for competitiveness.
While KTM works to overcome its financial challenges, the MotoGP project seems preserved, at least in the short term. The overall situation remains worrying, but the guarantees provided by figures like Carlo Pernat
reassure observers and pilots. The coming weeks will be decisive in confirming this trajectory.
