For 2023, it is not only about the drivers that discussions are taking place in the MotoGP paddock. We also talk about group strategy, particularly in the case of the constellation proposed by Pierer Mobility AG. A brand which brings together the KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna and CFMOTO brands which must be well exposed in a Grand Prix approach which goes from Moto3 to MotoGP via Moto2. The men from Mattighofen have recently been highlighting the GASGAS coat of arms which shines in the intermediate categories. Visibility which should be total in 2023 with MotoGP…
GASGAS is an essential brand this season for those interested in Moto3 and Moto2. If, in this last category, we are talking about brilliant achievements which would more easily be transformed into good results if Jake dixon did not fall more often than in his turn, in Moto3, the future World Champion will display this coat of arms if Guevara et Garcia thus continue their domination. Within the parent company KTM, we welcome it. But we won't stop there.
Indeed, it is strongly said that the partner Tech3 will have to review the fairings and its wardrobe of its current orange RC16s to accommodate the GASGAS emblem and colors in 2023. On this eventuality, the sports boss Pete Beirer commented on speedweek that it was a “ persistent rumor ”, before developing: “ This is a question my boss Stefan Pierer will answer. I don't want to get ahead of our CEO on the Group's brand policy. I can promise one thing: with KTM we will definitely be there. Mr. Pierer still has to tell me everything else ».
The trend is therefore not towards denial. As for the drivers within the French team, there is also an orientation that is emerging with the departure of Raul fernandez and maintaining Remy gardner. However, the Australian, to keep his handlebars, will have to make amends: “ we are far from having given up on the future with Rémy » says Beirer who thus acts as an appeasement after a peak of tension with the pilot via his manager Paco Sanchez whom he had even identified as a scourge worse than Covid-19... « We want to do better than that. We would like to continue with him in 2023. But in this situation you have to stick together, as a team, as a team, as friends ».
KTM wants to continue with Remy Gardner in MotoGP but on one condition
Pete Beirer thus remembers the criticisms which had been poured out on an RC16 certainly much less easy apparently than a user-friendly one Ducati, but with a certain potential nevertheless, demonstrated by Brad Binder, fifth in championnat… Fact, Beirer sets out its conditions: “ We don't want to buy out Remy's option against his will, but we want to sit down together at a table and determine if this is the right thing to do for the future if we continue together. We want to take our time, because we also want to hear this commitment from Rémy, that he believes in the project, the team and the bike. Because we believe in him ».
Reconciliation is therefore on the way between Remy Gardner et KTM. In this case, he would find a compatriot in the Austrian family since Jack Miller has already signed its two-year lease alongside Brad Binder. Miguel Oliveira is therefore on the departure, as Raul Fernandez, while the return of Pol Espargaro is more than worth considering. Another one " persistent rumor » also commented Pete Beirer on this perspective…
