By achieving victory at the end of a thrilling Czech Republic Grand Prix, the manufacturer KTM showed that it had gone from “Ready to Race” to “Ready to Win”. We are now waiting for next weekend and even the following which will offer two events on the Austrian Red Bull Ring, in the colors of the fellow title investor. The progress made in four years is worth paying attention to because KTM won with two new elements in MotoGP: a tubular steel frame and WP suspensions. The men of Mattighofen thus imposed their view on the entire line.
One swallow does not make spring, they say, and with the two meetings coming up, we will know very quickly if Brno was a happy combination of circumstances or the affirmation of a serious challenger for the victories and the title. In all cases, Brad Binder, the South African rookie, will have had his effect.
In the meantime, Stefan pierer, CEO of the KTM group, drinks whey, like all his staff, a satisfaction that extends to the satellite team Tech3 who left Yamaha to embrace the cause KTM at a time when everything was still to be done.
The historic victory of KTM in MotoGP at the Czech Republic Grand Prix in Brno caused a sensation. The CEO of the KTM group, Stefan pierer, which still sees itself as a challenger to the major Japanese motorcycle factories, said it was very impressed by the work of its management team in the major category of motorcycle track competition.
« It is difficult to describe the strong emotions that fill us on this special occasion and this historic day for KTM », assures the boss. “ First of all, I would like to congratulate Brad Binder, not only for his exceptional riding, but also for his loyalty to KTM and his confidence in us over the years. We will surely enjoy this moment together ».
Stefan pierer also found words for the unlucky Pol Espargaro : " I would like to thank Pol for helping us with his hard work to achieve this victory; his efforts were crucial to the entire project and helped bring our bikes to the top ».
“We always believed in what we could accomplish”
« Since we started this program, we have approached all racing disciplines with the same ambition. We knew that in this category it would be particularly difficult to achieve our objectives. But nothing is impossible. We approached the summit step by step, defied expectations and always believed in what we could achieve ».
Pierer looks back proudly: “ win a race in MotoGP in the fourth year shows the work ethic and know-how of our KTM sports department and research and development technicians. I would especially like to thank Pit Beirer and Mike Leitner for their leadership and tireless efforts to make this project a success.s. »
Pierre is also very satisfied with the sector put in place: “ our vision is to pave an uninterrupted path for our drivers to the top and Brad is the best example of the success of this concept. With his victories on KTM in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, in Moto3 and Moto2. We now look forward to our “home” races at the Red Bull Ring, where we can celebrate this huge milestone in KTM history. » Unfortunately, this will be done on a site closed to the public…
