Jorge Martín arrived to ride (in Moto2) with KTM but his departure involved some controversy and tension, with the director of KTM Motorsport now ensuring that time has healed all wounds from their previous relationship, which now opens the door to the rider who is one of the most sought-after names in the rider market for 2025.
Pit Beirer and the team are still preparing for the upcoming year in MotoGP, which promises to have changes as some riders are in the final year of their contract. With Brad Binder secured until 2026 and Pedro Acosta showing himself to be very competitive with a promising future, only the two are currently assured, leaving Jack Miller and Augusto Fernández to fight for their place.
‘With Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta, we have great confidence and high expectations. However, the performance of Jack Miller and Augusto Fernández must improve to justify their position. They don’t need to revolutionize their riding, but rather progress constantly to ensure the team’s stability’.
The dynamic MotoGP rider market is influenced by decisions from other teams, particularly by potential moves from Ducati involving Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín. While Márquez seems to be settling in with Ducati, Beirer remains open to opportunities with Martín, emphasizing respect for the talents of both riders.
‘The market is dynamic and, although we have very talented riders, we are attentive to the opportunities that may arise from the decisions of other teams. Marc is an exceptional rider and our respect for him is immense. However, given the challenges he has faced, a brand change would not be the best for him. He is already in a consolidation phase with Ducati’, said.
As for Jorge Martín, despite a complicated past with KTM, Beirer remains open: ‘Time has healed tensions from the past. Martín has made career decisions that have led him to where he is today. Although his situation at Ducati seems solid, we are attentive to all possibilities’.
Regarding the issue of a third team within the PiererMobility group, Beirer indicates a change in strategy: ‘We explored this possibility, but we decided that four bikes were our ideal format. Managing six can be very demanding. Our focus now is on improving our bikes and supporting our four current riders’.
KTM considered expanding to a third team last year, but decided to focus on optimizing its current configuration of four riders. This strategic approach underlines KTM’s commitment to balancing competitive performance and team stability.
