More important points emerge regarding KTM’s ‘planned’ MotoGP exit
KTM’s “planned” withdrawal from MotoGP from its current restructuring procedure is scheduled for 2026, according to new reports from Austrian media.
The financial crisis KTM has found itself in forced it in recent weeks to enter into self-administration to stave off bankruptcy. It is thought to have debts over over €3 billion.
Following the first hearing of creditors earlier this month, KTM’s restructuring procedure was allowed to continue and the company will continue in its current form.
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But a report published through the Association of Alpine Creditors (AKV) after the first hearing noted that the existing reorganization measures are accompanied by KTM’s “planned” exit from MotoGP.
KTM issued a statement in response to this noting that it was committed to racing in MotoGP in 2025 – but did not say anything on its plans beyond next year.
A report from Austrian outlet Der Standard on Sunday (29 December) states that KTM’s MotoGP exit will come in 2026, which is the final year of its current deal with Dorna Sports.
According to the Der Standard report, KTM’s control expects “significant public damage” if it leaves MotoGP before this time.
While Brad Binder has a contract until the end of 2026, Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales have agreed to “multi-year” contracts.
Research from Boston Consulting Group suggests KTM’s future looks bright, while noting it could achieve annual savings of €46 million by ending its grand prix program.
The initial report of the first creditors’ hearing revealed that several parties had expressed interest in making a total investment of 700 million euros in the troubled company.
In a recent Speedweek interview, KTM’s motorsports boss Pit Beirer revealed that the logo had “concrete” discussions with seven-time Formula 1 world champion boss Lewis Hamilton about the future Ferrari driver who would invest in the logo.
Hamilton had been linked earlier this year with a takeover of the Gresini team, while Liberty Media showed it had expressed interest in the American media giant in MotoGP under its ownership.
Investors have until the third week of January to submit their offers, as cash is important for KTM’s restructuring plan to meet its fixed 30% debt payment quota.
The plan will be voted on by creditors at the end of February.
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