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KTM and its satellite team Tech3 are the next two teams on the grid showcasing its 2025 liveries ahead of the upcoming MotoGP season. KTM’s uncertainty in the paddock is evident amid the company filing for self-administration in the off-season, with total debts exceeding €2 billion. The Austrian marque announced its plans to race as […]
KTM’s financial struggles were revealed as the company filed for self-administration with over €2 billion in debts during the off-season. Despite this, KTM confirmed they will continue racing in 2025, with creditors set to approve an insolvency plan on February 25th. Pedro Acosta has been promoted after an impressive debut season with Tech3, joining loyal KTM rider Brad Binder. KTM also strengthened its satellite team by signing MotoGP race winners Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini. The team’s four bikes will carry Red Bull KTM colors, a departure from past seasons. With this new lineup, KTM aims to break the dry spell of not winning a race for three years, despite securing a second-place finish in the constructors’ standings in 2024.
