The relationship between Aprilia and Maverick Viñales soured significantly when Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola signed Jorge Martin without informing Viñales. This breach of trust was a pivotal factor in Viñales’ decision to join KTM for the 2025 MotoGP season.
The unexpected signing of Martin left Viñales feeling sidelined and unappreciated, creating an environment where he felt he could no longer continue with Aprilia. This breakdown in communication and trust ultimately pushed Viñales to seek opportunities elsewhere, leading him to sign with KTM, where he hopes to find a more supportive and transparent team dynamic.
KTM Motorsports Director Pit Beirer welcomed Viñales and Enea Bastianini with open arms, emphasizing the full factory support they will receive. “We’re very happy we could bring both Enea and Maverick into our MotoGP project and give them full factory backing and support to keep following their goals and to reach their maximum performance,” Beirer said. He also highlighted the value they bring to the team, stating, “It’s clear we are talking about two of the fastest riders in the world right now.”
This strategic move aims to bolster KTM’s competitive edge and demonstrates their commitment to nurturing top-tier talent. With Viñales and Bastianini on board, KTM looks forward to an exciting and competitive future in MotoGP.
