KTM's delicate financial situation is jeopardizing the team's sporting project in MotoGP, and more particularly the future of Pedro Acosta. The young Spanish prodigy, who had signed up with the Austrian team with a view to fighting for the world title, finds himself facing an uncertain future. But his manager Albert Valera is looking out for his interests...
The difficult financial situation of KTM continues to raise concerns about the future of its MotoGP project. Albert Valera, manager of Pedro Acosta, clarified several points regarding the 2025 season in an interview with Motorsport, stressing that the situation remains uncertain despite the declared commitment of KTM towards its 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 bike for next year, but we are concerned about the condition this bike will be in ", did he declare.
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 she 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 either., and we are victims of a mauvaise gestion which has nothing to do with the MotoGP project "He said.
« Pedro Acosta will not be able to spend two years producing bad results »
He also pointed out 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 breach anything in the contract, which would be one of the reasons for the breakup. We know that it does not depend on the racing department, but on the higher level “, he said.
Peter Acosta, young prodigy and great hope of KTM, could see his title ambitions hampered by this situation. Pedro is disappointed with the situation. When he signed, he was convinced that KTM would give him the tools to fight 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 the contract, but was clear about the 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 follow through, 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 doing 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. ", concluded Valera.
The future of Peter Acosta and KTM in MotoGP therefore remains uncertain, but the next decisions will depend on the company's ability to stabilise its situation and remain competitive on the grid.
