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KTM’s brought in the man behind a host of Moto2 and Moto3 titles to run its MotoGP team, but will that solve the problems behind its long win drought?
KTM has announced that Aki Ajo, the owner of Moto2 and Moto3 teams, will take over as the manager of its Red Bull-backed factory MotoGP team, replacing Francesco Guidotti at the end of the 2024 season. Ajo has been an essential part of KTM’s path to MotoGP success, with multiple championships in Moto3 and Moto2 categories. The promotion of Ajo to lead the MotoGP team follows unsuccessful attempts by KTM to secure an additional premier class grid spot for Ajo’s team in the past. Ajo’s son, Niklas, is expected to oversee KTM’s Moto2 and Moto3 efforts. Guidotti’s departure was confirmed after the Indonesian Grand Prix, signaling a change in leadership for KTM’s MotoGP project as they aim to break their winless streak and improve performance.
