Seems like all the commentary apart from a few dodgy sites were saying that it unlikely they would leave at this point. Its likely that the cost of trying to leave motogp is prohibitive as wellOriginally Posted by Reckless
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Seems like all the commentary apart from a few dodgy sites were saying that it unlikely they would leave at this point. Its likely that the cost of trying to leave motogp is prohibitive as well
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It's fair to say that's the intention of KTM management, but it may not be their decision to make depending on what happens to the company.
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Leaving MotoGP would be a blow. But not as much as RedBull Rookies or the feeder classes. We'd be dusting off old 125 and 250s.. so actually. . .
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Wouldn't surprise me if they sold off the contract for Moto3 bike provision and maintenance. Likewise the rookies and Euro juniors.
If the fleet of KTM's and rebadged KTM's disappears, Moto3 might just as well go electric.
The Moto2 side I'd think is probably the cheapest part of KTM's racing. Sponsor money may cover it as they say Red Bull are staying involved.
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Red Bull get quite involved in stuff though, werent they making F1 engines at some point to help out one of the teams?
I seem to recall hearing that the other day
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In Other news, Alpine to sponsor Pramac along with Prima from 2025: https://www.autosport.com/motogp/new...2025/10679254/
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It's complicated. The current Red Bull engine is basically the Honda, but made in a factory in England funded by the team with Red Bull sponsorship. From 2026 it will become Ford as Honda is going to make F1 engines again and supply them to Aston Martin.
Confused yet?
One possibility is that KTM become Red Bull if KTM funding dries up.
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Yeah I heard that too - still using KTM's though. Although, if KTM left there might be an opportunity for Suzuki to come back, as they have suggested they are interested again
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I'm sure Dorna could find room on the grid. We need more blue bikes!
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I reckon KTM will be out at the end of 26 .Surely the cost of developing and building a brnd new bike will be prohibitive
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Seeing as how F1 has been mentioned I have been downloading the races Liam Lawson has been in and as such following the last of the F1 season.
What a bloody crock of shit F1 isbetween DRS and drivers letting their team mate through to win 100m before the finish line when they have led the whole race, where is the actual racing FFS.
People complain about MotoGP but at least the racing is racingF1 is an orgainised parade compared to Bike racing.
Ducati could teach those clowns a few principles on how to race and make yourself look honorable.
Never seen so much orchestrated Bullshit
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I agree, there is almost a total lack of sportsmanship in modern F1, especially compared to MotoGP. Just compare the behaviour on the racetrack of Bagnaia to the current F1 world champion.
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Lando giving up the lead in that race wasn't team orders (in fact they told him to hold his place), it was him paying back Oscar for doing the same for him in Brazil. It was a gentlemanly act.
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Yeh I get that it but adding a previous incident as an excuse for the second doesn't excuse the bullshit, it only makes it worse in my mind.
Thank heaven that shit didn't go on between Ducati and Pramac I'd never have paid for another MotoGP subscription.
In fact in MotoGP and the 2 wheel world bolstered HUGE respect for the Ducati brand.
On a Motorcycle you're penetrating distance, right along with the machine!! In a car you're just a spectator, the windshields like a TV!!
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