Move aside Pedro Acosta: Could Maverick Vinales be KTM’s new talisman?

Maverick Viñales on the rise with KTM: ‘Today I had to be satisfied with fourth place; We are building, and it was good to have a good base’

Maverick Viñales finished fourth in the Spanish Grand Prix, revealing he struggled to maintain pace as he closed in on his rivals, forcing him to settle for the result. The KTM Tech3 rider managed a remarkable fourth place in Jerez, on a track where he traditionally does not get his best results and as such he could only be happy with what he just achieved even if… not everything went smoothly: ‘It was possible to close the battle for second and…

The impact of insolvency on supply chains Since the insolvency became known at the end of November 2024, many suppliers have stopped delivery. Despite an assured repayment of 30 percent of the liabilities, KTM has not been able to regain the trust of many partners. Only stocks were sufficient to maintain production for around 4,200 motorcycles between March and April 2025. Now crucial components are missing to continue the manufacturing process.…

Move aside Acosta: Could Vinales be KTM’s new talisman?

These are tough times for KTM in MotoGP. The RC16 has chronic vibration niggles. The latest version of the bike appears to be slower than last year’s. The broader KTM company has been placed into administration. Star factory rider Pedro Acosta is being linked with any number of moves to escape the marque that nurtured him.The list goes on. Brad Binder, the man who scored the breakthrough ...Keep reading

Move aside Pedro Acosta: Could Maverick Vinales be KTM’s new talisman?

These are tough times for KTM in MotoGP. The RC16 has chronic vibration niggles. The latest version of the bike appears to be slower than last year’s. The broader KTM company has been placed into administration. Star factory rider Pedro Acosta is being linked with any number of moves to escape the marque that nurtured him.The list goes on. Brad Binder, the man who scored the breakthrough ...Keep reading