The spotlight already on KTM as Acosta’s star shines brighter
As the curtain twitches in readiness for it being brought down on another season of MotoGP action, even with two rounds remaining it certainly isn’t premature to brand Pedro Acosta’s rookie campaign a roaring success. It’s a statement that could justly hang on the strength of results alone, his five trips to the grand prix […]
Binder wants to take “full advantage” of KTM strength at Motegi
KTM’s Brad Binder says he plans to “take full advantage” of what he considers to be a potent motorcycle at the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix. The South African was fastest in second practice, the only full dry session on Friday at Motegi, a circuit where the Austrian manufacturer has shown strong form in the past. […]
Ajo will bring “pull and power” to KTM in MotoGP in 2025
KTM MotoGP rider Jack Miller says he is sad that he won’t be around to work with incoming KTM Factory Racing team manager Aki Ajo in 2025. It was confirmed on Monday that Ajo will step away from running his own Ajo Motorsport KTM team in Moto2/3 and replace incumbent Francesco Guidotti in the Austrian […]
KTM announces exit of team manager Guidotti at end of MotoGP season
KTM Factory Racing team manager Francesco Guidotti will leave both his role and the team at the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP season, it has been announced. The Italian joined the KTM from Pramac Ducati at the start of the 2022 MotoGP campaign, but as was widely predicted will leave his position after completing just […]
Aki Ajo, Dani Pedrosa primed to lead KTM management restructure
Aki Ajo has emerged as the lead candidate to become KTM team boss for the 2025 MotoGP world championship season, while development rider Dani Pedrosa is also set to play a part in the manufacturer’s management reshuffle. With Francesco Guidotti’s exit from the Austrian team at the end of the season having been all-but confirmed […]
Why KTM must come to its senses and not panic amid MotoGP slump
No one can dispute Stefan Pierer’s long-standing business acumen. In addition to holding the position of CEO at KTM, he also sits on the boards of several billion-dollar companies. At the same time, it is clear that business projections are not so easily replicated in an ecosystem like MotoGP. The Austrian company is already running […]
Ducati’s MotoGP advantage will begin to disappear from 2025, reckons Espargaro
KTM test rider Pol Espargaro believes Ducati will slowly lose its stranglehold on MotoGP from next year, as the changes it has made to its MotoGP programme start to bite. Espargaro, who took part in last week’s Austrian Grand Prix as a wildcard, reckons that Ducati will immediately feel the loss of Jorge Martin, Enea […]
Miller admits «my phone isn’t ringing» as 2025 MotoGP options dwindle
KTM rider Jack Miller has admitted that his «phone isn’t ringing» and he is running out of options to extend his stay in MotoGP next year. A regular in the MotoGP paddock since 2015, Miller has been looking for a seat after being dropped by his current employer KTM in favour of rookie sensation Pedro […]
What next for MotoGP stalwart Jack Miller?
Jack Miller is at a crossroads in his career as MotoGP returns from the summer break this week. The Australian heads to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone without knowing where — and if — he will be racing next year. Until a few months ago, Miller was quietly certain of continuing his relationship with […]