KTM are in a desperate financial crisis which has put their future in MotoGP in serious doubt.
The Austrian manufacturer is going into self-administration after racking up nearly £2.5bn of debt. The situation made them face the prospect of leaving MotoGP In the year In early 2026.
The factory KTM The team and their satellite outfit Tech3 will unveil their bikes for the 2025 season on January 30.
But after 2025, the company is in danger of closing its doors. KTM could not even pay their workers on time At the end of last year.
Lewis Hamilton’s investment proposal to save KTM ‘fails’
KTM Motorsport Director Pete Bier is desperately trying to find a solution to the manufacturer’s problems. They need to get investment from other parties to save their business.
Bayer has previously confirmed talks with seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who wants to invest in the MotoGP world.
The 39-year-old is said to be in intensive discussions on a possible deal. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari will not be a problem Monster Energy – KTM’s main sponsor Red Bull’s deal with rivals ended after Mercedes pulled out.
However, according to a report AutosportHe now understands that his bid to save Hamilton’s KTM ‘will not work’.
This is because KTM’s ‘goal’ is to ‘inject capital to save the entire company’ and not just its racing business.
KTM has already cut several jobs in their company and is struggling to pay those who are left on time. But given their two exciting rider line-ups in 2025, their financial woes are also detrimental to the sport.
The factory KTM team welcomed Pedro Acosta to partner Brad Binder. The Spaniard is a rising star in MotoGP at just 20 years old, having achieved five podiums and his first pole position last season.
The Satellite Tech3 team will have Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales as their pairing. The French-based team now has two experienced riders who can fight for consistent wins.
With things in the pipeline for 2025, KTM’s continuity couldn’t have come at a worse time. KTM may need to dominate the Liberty MotoGP to succeed. Dorna could – in theory – put money into them with the compensation they receive.
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