Significant industry excitement has been generated by KTM’s announcement of a major reorganization of its team structure as the 2025 MotoGP season draws near. With equal equipment and support on both teams, the restructuring offers riders between the Factory Red Bull KTM squad and the Tech3 team with never-before-seen flexibility. With this modification, KTM’s capabilities are substantially expanded, resulting in the creation of four excellent opportunities from two premium factory positions.
The squad for the 2018 season, as revealed by KTM’s updated team plan, is ready to take use of both expertise and innovation. Brad Binder will remain with the Factory Red Mondial KTM squad, and Pedro Acosta, who steps in for Jack Miller, is welcomed. Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales, meanwhile, will be a part of the Tech3 team, and they will receive the same amount of assistance as their factory counterparts.
Experienced MotoGP insider Simon Crafar has commended this adaptable strategy, emphasizing the operational and strategic adjustments it delivers.
Herve’s side will be a factory-supported garage, as they have stated that KTM will be the other garage. They won’t drastically alter, but they will provide more assistance. They have good machinery this season, according to Crofar. “Or, to put it another way, they’ve taken two bikes that everyone wants and made them into four. The satellite squad would attract fewer riders than the KTM factory garage. They can have four skilled riders and place them anywhere they choose if they can make it more appealing.
Enhancing the competitive advantage, the incorporation of riders with different experiences, including those from Ducati and Aprilia, provides a wider range of perspectives on KTM’s advantages and disadvantages in comparison to other brands. Brad Binder acknowledged his enthusiasm for the range of experiences, stating:
The fact that they have one rider from Aprilia and one from Ducati interests me the most as one of the riders. It helps us see our bike’s strengths and areas for improvement much more clearly.”
Crafar recommended operational enhancements with an emphasis on performance optimization, namely in team management and technical communication.
“The last piece of the puzzle, to get the information, is to bring a crew chief who has worked with the rider along with them,” he suggested. “The rider’s meaning is translated by the crew chief, ensuring that the information is understood without being misinterpreted.
Director of KTM Motorsport Pit Beirer outlined the company’s ambition while considering the overall plan.
We view the project as having four MotoGP spots within our group. Thus, we just take a broad view of the four locations and work to maximize our opportunities,” Beirer said.