Racing boss Pit Beirer confirms that KTM continues to chart its course in MotoGP with a clear and ambitious vision. After refocusing its brand identity and ending the GASGAS and Husqvarna projects, the Austrian manufacturer confirms its commitment to the premier class by already developing its bike for 2027, the date on which the new technical regulations will come into force. In addition, KTM has been keen to reassure about the future of Pedro Acosta, ensuring that he will honour his contract until 2026.
After two seasons in MotoGP under the name GASGAS Factory Racing, the team Tech3 also returns to colors KTM in 2025. This decision is part of a strategy aimed at unifying and strengthening the brand's identity. This consolidation also affects the Moto2 and Moto3 categories, where the brands Husqvarna et GASGAS disappear from the grid.
The objective is clear: to concentrate all resources to make KTM a more competitive player in MotoGP. This overhaul involves the end of the promotion of other brands within the structure, a strategy that has represented an investment of around 10 million in recent years.
Rumors of a possible departure of Pedro Acosta in Ducati have been numerous in recent months, particularly due to the financial uncertainties of KTM. However, the brand was categorical: the young Spaniard's contract will be respected, and he will stay with KTM until 2026.
Pit Beirer: “ Pedro Acosta doesn't stay at home making assumptions, he came to the factory to see everything with his own eyes »
Last December, Acosta and his manager went to the headquarters of KTM in Austria, a gesture appreciated by the brand. This is what distinguishes Pedro: he doesn't stay at home making assumptions, he came to the factory to see everything with his own eyes. ", Explain Pit Beirer, director of KTM Motorsport, at GPone.com.
According to Beirer, Acosta was not concerned about the financial situation of KTM, but was primarily interested in the competitiveness of the bike. His biggest question was whether we could offer him a winning bike this season. He asked us if all the technicians were fully committed and if the KTM would develop as planned. »
Beirer also stressed thatAcosta and his manager never mentioned possible offers from other manufacturers. We have a contract with Pedro for 2025 and 2026. We will respect it, and so will he. »
While KTM prepares for the 2025 season with a quartet of top-level drivers – Brad Binder, Peter Acosta, Maverick Vinales et Enea Bastianini –, the brand already has its eyes turned towards 2027The new technical regulations, which will introduce 850cc engines, will force all manufacturers to rethink their designs.
« Development for 2027 in full swingThe bike is already in the design phase with our engineers, and preparations for the new regulations are underway. We have also started the negotiation phase with Dorna to define our role in MotoGP beyond 2026. ", Explain Beirer.
KTM does not want to be caught off guard and is actively working on adapting its future prototype. With a consolidated project for 2025 and 2026, and a vision looking to the future, KTM reaffirms its commitment to MotoGP and its ambition to remain a major player in the premier class.
In short, KTM approaches the coming years with confidence, determination and a clear strategy, ready to take on the technical and sporting challenges that await it...
