KTM hope ended by double retirement at MotoGP Italian GP sprint
There was such a sea of optimism in the factory KTM camp on Friday evening with both Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder thinking big points were on offer come the Saturday sprint race for the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix. Therefore the emotions within the orange garage can only be imagined as both riders went out […]
KTM riders optimistic about Italian GP after finding “extra margin” at MotoGP test
The factory KTM MotoGP riders are quietly optimistic ahead of the Italian Grand Prix following their productive test day at Aragon. Pedro Acosta discussed the hope in the KTM camp after Aragon while outlining the aspirations for the upcoming weekend. “Aragon was the first GP of the season where we were quite strong,” said Acosta. […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s Aragon Grand Prix
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Photo by: Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images What is there to say? At the track where Marc Marquez ended his over-1,000-day winning drought last year, the six-time world champion looked untouchable. After taking pole position by nearly three-tenths of a second, the Saturday sprint delivered […]
As three riders reach Q2, could KTM finally surprise in Aragon MotoGP race?
Though the KTM MotoGP riders may not be feeling overly confident regarding their race chances this weekend at Aragon, it was surprising to see three of the Austrian manufacturer’s riders progress to Q2 for the first time in 2025 following Friday practice. Maverick Viñales led the KTM trio into the automatic Q2 spots in third […]
Maverick Vinales visits KTM HQ calling for “patience, calm” at the MotoGP team
The serenity and optimism that Maverick Vinales shows toward KTM – promoting “patience, calm, hard work, and perseverance” – stands in sharp contrast to Pedro Acosta’s current frame of mind in MotoGP. Like Acosta, Vinales also visited KTM’s headquarters in Austria earlier this week, although their experiences couldn’t have been more different. “I just went […]
KTM “working as hard as they can” to turn around “disaster” MotoGP season
While KTM appears to currently be blowing hot and cold during the 2025 MotoGP season, the Austrian manufacturer is weathering the storm, despite the waters regarding KTM’s participation in 2027 remaining constantly murky. However, it’s clear that the riders of the factory squad aren’t happy. And, when you look at the riders’ standings, where Pedro […]
KTM will continue with MotoGP in 2027 “if we can afford it”, says CEO
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain. The company says its sites – particularly Mattighofen and Munderfing in Austria – are to be secured in the long term following a loan from Bajaj, which was announced last week. […]
Enea Bastianini laments “worst race” of his MotoGP career at British GP
MotoGP KTM Tech3 rider Enea Bastianini described the British GP as the “worst race” of his career as he lamented what had been a “very complicated day”. Bastianini started from 17th on the grid, and classified 17th amid the gusty Silverstone conditions. “It has been a very complicated day for me today, because I would try to do […]
Pedro Acosta weighs in on Martin/Aprilia saga, KTM prospects and Vinales regrets
Pedro Acosta has refused to take sides in the ongoing conflict between Aprilia and Jorge Martin, with the reigning MotoGP world champion intending to leave his new team at the end of the season. Acosta and Martin have the same agent, the now well-known Albert Valera. Still, the KTM rider is unwilling to get involved […]