KTM’s future in MotoGP looks uncertain after the introduction of autonomy to overcome financial problems.
With debts reported in the billions of pounds, there is a real fear that there may soon be just four developers in the sport.
KTM They have four contracted riders with deals that expire at the end of the 2026 season, meaning they will have a clean slate to start with.
It’s not good news for Pedro Acosta, who recently signed a multi-year deal with them in the summer, while Brad Binder has been with them since 2020 and could be forced out.
KTM employees will be paid unpaid wages in January
The KTM bike has been at its best in Binder’s hands recently, finishing in the top 6 of the championship in each of the last four seasons.
They have not won in the last two years though and will rely on their talented riders to deliver good results and show that the operation must continue.
The workforce has also been hit by management itself, with around 3,600 people due to receive their November salaries and Christmas bonus in January, according to ORF.
In the year In 2023, £78 million was spent by the Payer Mobility Group, showing potential savings from discontinuing activities.
But it would be a shame for MotoGP to lose them in 2017, less than ten years since they first entered the sport.
Why KTM could say ‘goodbye’ to MotoGP in 2025
According to Der Standard, they are preparing to say ‘goodbye’ to MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 from the 2026 season.
From 2027, it is a good time for the end of the current regulations, when a new set can be introduced and require additional investment.
A February court hearing could decide whether they will vote on their future plans and stay in MotoGP beyond 2026.
Read more: Pedro Acosta has revealed how KTM helped him ‘escape from hell’ with a MotoGP offer.
Creditors pressured them to get out of the game, but so far they have stood firm and refused to get out of the game.
Although key dates are approaching before the start of the 2025 season, it won’t be long until a decision is made.
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