P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Regardless of the financial problems, KTM’s start to the 2025 MotoGP season was plain bad
Four of MotoGP’s five manufacturers had positive takeaways from the 2025 season opener, with Ducati dominating, Aprilia showing big improvements, and Honda and Yamaha displaying competitiveness. However, KTM struggled during the Thai Grand Prix weekend, with their fastest rider Pedro Acosta crashing out early due to rear instability issues. Acosta mentioned the bike’s tendency to unload the rear easily, impacting his pace and race performance. Despite KTM’s efforts to stabilize the bike during the off-season, the team faced tyre degradation and performance challenges throughout the weekend. KTM’s team boss Aki Ajo acknowledged the need for improvement in such conditions but emphasized the team’s determination to address the issues and become more competitive in the future.
