KTM’s MotoGP project ‘untouchable’ despite factory crisis

Despite the crisis that continues to hit the group Pierer Mobility AGOwner of brands such as . KTM, In recent weeks, executives at Austrian conglomerates have asserted that: drastic measures What has been adopted does not particularly affect the action plan at sporting level. MotoGP.

“They have said they don’t want to touch MotoGP, although it will affect racing, and that would be a mistake. The brand’s flagship“He declared Hervé Poncharal team leader tech 3a structure that manages a second team in the premier category, parallel to the official team. motorsport. While there is no foreseeable impact at the sporting level during the height of the World Speed ​​Motorcycle Championship, there are other sporting aspects of the brand that are clearly taking a financial hit.

fart dakar 2025For example, KTM will only announce three drivers in their first brand colors, taking previously reserved positions out of the equation. husqvarna and gas gasanother of its subsidiaries. In fact, the Spanish brand will also bid farewell to MotoGP by racing under the umbrella of KTM and Red Bull from 2025 onwards.

Regarding the continuity of the projects we are currently working on Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini in the starting lineup Pedro Acosta and Brad BinderAfter speaking with him, Poncharal was brusque. Stefan Pierer and Hubert Trunkenpolztwo executives who remain at the helm of the Austrian company. “They assured me I didn’t have to worry. Yes, they suffer and have to make tough decisions, but that’s part of running a company. Life has its ups and downs. ” he concluded.

Latest news regarding a serious crisis in Peerer Group indicates that up to: 300 additional layoffs Up to 500 jobs will be cut, in addition to job cuts already announced in recent months. According to a recent report in a local newspaper, Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, In January and February 2025, Suspension of motorcycle production A reduced-hours model will then apply to all workers, charging them the equivalent of 30 hours a week for working from home.