While KTM is going through a serious financial crisis, the future of its commitment to MotoGP raises many questions. If the racing activity of the Austrian brand continues for the moment, the financial difficulties directly impact the development of the Motorcycle and the ambitions of the team. Carlo Pernat, manager of Enea Bastianini, new Tech3 KTM rider, highlighted the financial limits facing the Austrian manufacturer. Despite a solid technical base, KTM will now lack the resources to compete with Italian giants Ducati and Aprilia.
Despite the financial crisis that is hitting KTM AGthe racing division of the Austrian manufacturer continues to operate independently of the segments affected by the insolvency procedure. The MotoGP program remains in place, but
his ambitions are compromised by obvious budgetary limits.
Carlo Pernatmanager d’Enea Bastianinifuture pilot Red Bull KTM
Tech3 in 2025, addressed the situation in the ZamTub podcast: “
For now, KTM's economic reserves are limited. »
Carlo Pernat: « the KTM project has potential but it needs time, resources and stability to consolidate »
This financial constraint complicates the fight against competitors like Ducati et
Apriliawhich have much larger budgets. Pernat clarified: “ KTM has a solid foundationbut to reach the level of Ducati or Aprilia they need additional resources which are currently not assured. »
Despite this delicate situation, the Italian manager is optimistic for the future, provided that strategic investments are made: “ it is a project with potential, but it needs time, resources and stability to consolidate. »
With renowned drivers like
Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder, Maverick Viñales et Enea BastianiniKTM has a competitive workforce. Future success will depend on the manufacturer's ability to guarantee stable financing to continue the development of its RC16 and face the best in the MotoGP championship.
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