KTM’s financial woes have prompted owners Bajaj Automobiles to look for new investors, but the Indian company is now not looking for a sale.
KTM In the year At the end of 2024 they went bankrupt, putting their MotoGP project and their existence in jeopardy. Bajaj came in and took majority control and saved the company, but after that their focus was on cutting.
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Bajaj wanted to reduce KTM costs by 50%including the motor sports section. Rumors suggest that the Indian outfit is considering leaving MotoGP due to its success on the track.
KTM says they are committed to motorsport until 2027. However, until recently, the project was based on investment from other parties.
CEO of KTM Gottfried Neumeister hopes that Christmas will secure new investment last year. Several parties have expressed interest in the past, including seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
Red Bull has also been linked with buying KTM.Currently, the Austrian beverage company is the team’s title sponsor. However, according to a report Speed ​​weekAny potential investment or sale is not considered.
As Bajaj can ‘easily manage’ the project, ‘the title of investors is currently off the table for KTM’. They also want to see MotoGP owned Freedom mediaThe sport’s revenue is predicted to increase significantly, just like F1.
Controlling Genter Steiner Tech3KTM’s satellite team is the first sign of foreign investment into the MotoGP team, with key figures seeing an opportunity to profit from independent ownership. Bajaj hopes to do the same with the factory team.
Read more: Everything you need to know about KTM from MotoGP team riders to the hierarchy
What does the KTM MotoGP project look like in 2027?
In the year KTM’s project for 2026 looks more positive. Pedro Acosta He scored his first victory in the Sprint race in Thailand and is taking the RC16 to the regular stage.
The team took a step forward in 2026, and the work has already started for 2027 and the new regulations. However, there are still some doubts about the project going to next year.
Although reports show that their star rider is going to join Ducati Pete Baier has not given up on Acosta staying at KTM in 2027.. However, the Spaniard is said to have completed a deal to join the Bologna Bullets and Maverick Vinales and Alex Marquez will join the Austrians next year.
In addition, if KTM’s financial situation does not improve, further cuts may occur. Tech3 may come from KTM. According to their satellite team, if this is the case they will meet with Ducati.
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