KTM's delicate financial situation endangers the team's MotoGP sporting project, and more particularly the future of Pedro Acosta. The young Spanish prodigy, who signed up with the Austrian team with the aim of fighting for the world title, finds himself faced with an uncertain future. But his manager Albert Valera watches over his interests…
The difficult financial situation of KTM
continues to raise concerns about the future of his MotoGP project.
Albert Valeramanager of Pedro Acostaclarified several points regarding the 2025 season in an interview with Motorsport, emphasizing that the situation remains uncertain despite the declared commitment of KTM towards his racing program.
Valera clarified that the MotoGP project is not threatened, but that the competitiveness of the bike remains a big question mark. “ As for the MotoGP project, from what they tell us, it will continue. There is no danger of not having a motorcycle for next year, but we are worried about the condition this bike will be in “, he said.
He recalled that in May, whenAcosta signed his contract, KTM appeared financially strong and ready to compete Ducati. « We signed with a company that was generating tens of millions in profits and with the clear message that it was ready to fight with Ducati. Today, this is no longer the case
“, he added.
Despite the uncertainty, Valera confirmed that relations with the KTM racing department remain positive. “
Our relationship with KTM, ultimately, is with the racing department. I understand that Pit Beirer didn't know all this eitherand we are victims of a
mismanagement which has nothing to do with the MotoGP project “, he clarified.
« Pedro Acosta cannot spend two years producing bad results
»
He also emphasized that KTM Racing is a separate entity from KTM AG and is not directly affected by the bankruptcy. “ You have to do a complicated exercise, either
trust them. Thinking now about breaking a contract in 2025, I think, is hasty. For now, KTM did not violate anything in the contractwhich would be one of the reasons for the breakup. We know that it does not depend on the racing department, but on the next level “, he said.
Pedro Acostayoung prodigy and great hope of
KTMcould see his title ambitions hampered by this situation. “ Pedro is disappointed with the situation. When he signed, he was confident that KTM would give him the tools to challenge for the world championship. And he sees that now, in six months, this project that was promised to him and this illusion of being world champion with KTM is fading », Regretted Valera.
Valera ruled out any immediate termination of contract, but was clear on next steps. “ If KTM responds and gives Pedro the tools to fight for the world championship, he will continue at KTM. If, on the other hand, they fail to keep up, we will probably have to make other decisions in the future “, he warned, specifying: “ Pedro is young and wins everywhere he goes, so we can't spend two years getting bad results
because it affects his confidence ».
He also mentioned the interest of other manufacturers: “
I constantly talk with many factories, we have good relationships. All the factories have contacted me to ask how Pedro is doing and to give us their support. I know that all the factories, when we have to look for an alternative, will be willing to accept it because it is a diamond in the rough », the conclusion Valera.
The future of Pedro Acosta and of
KTM in MotoGP therefore remains uncertain, but the next decisions will depend on the company's ability to stabilize its situation and remain competitive on the grid.
