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Lewis Hamilton has held “concrete talks” about investing in MotoGP outfit KTM, according to the brand’s boss.
Hamilton, the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, with seven world titles and 105 victories, is a long-time fan of elite motorcycle racing and said in June that he is “definitely interested in justice”.
KTM, which is represented through two teams in MotoGP and also participates in Moto2 and Moto3, is currently mired in a financial crisis, and its motorsport director Pit Beirer has revealed that it is open to outside investment.
Hamilton, he said, is one of several parts coming together.
“I can only say that we had very interesting discussions with his management,” Beirer told Speedweek.
“It’s no secret that Lewis Hamilton is in MotoGP and thinking about his own team.
“There are also concrete debates here. “
Hamilton has ventured into team ownership before, co-owner of the NFL’s Denver Broncos in 2022 and founder of Team X44 at Extreme E.
The 39-year-old, who will join Ferrari from Mercedes next season, is also friends with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.
KTM has a factory team in MotoGP, with Tech3, and is supported through Red Bull, one of Ferrari’s rivals in F1.