P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Could KTM ‘delay the inevitable’ for so long it turns out not to be inevitable after all and it can stay in MotoGP?
Currently, KTM’s MotoGP team is likely to be on the grid for the 2025 season despite the company’s financial struggles. However, there is no confirmed commitment beyond that, raising concerns about the team’s future from 2026 onwards. The uncertainty may be a strategic move to assess long-term options for the team. KTM is fully invested in funding the current season, showcasing their commitment amidst a €40 million cost for the racing program and a €2.9 billion debt reduction effort. Speculation surrounds the potential end of the racing program, yet indications suggest the company’s fundamental financial viability. There remains hope for the continuation of KTM’s MotoGP involvement, especially as a new 850c KTM machine is being developed for a potential appearance in the 2027 season. The significance of racing as a marketing tool for manufacturers like KTM further emphasizes the potential for a revival in the brand’s grand prix racing program.
