The 2022 MotoGP season was not exactly a disappointment for a KTM brand whose factory team celebrated two victories with Miguel Oliveira and solid podiums with Brad Binder. But the big gap with its partner Tech3 was such that if the figure had to be performed, it would require the dexterity of a contortionist. In 2023, the Austrian troops would like to see its ranks tighter, even with different colors. Hervé Poncharal, who is now in a red tunic with GASGAS written on it, has no doubt that this will will be honored, given what he has already observed after the three days of the Shakedown in Sepang...
Hervé Poncharal has already pointed out: he no longer wants to see the fun faces who have flourished in his Tech3 box over the last two seasons. He hopes that his new pair of drivers – made up of the returnee both at KTM and in its ranks, Pol Espargaro and the reigning Moto2 World Champion rookie Augusto Fernandez – will help restore good humor. After the three days of Shakedown at Sepang, the French boss can be optimistic that this ambition will come to fruition.
Public chat speedweek, Hervé Poncharal first welcomed the winter work accomplished by its Austrian partners: “ my technical team and I are impressed by what Pierer Mobility engineers have achieved and developed over the winter he says. " The development team did a great job. We have a new engine and chassis to test, as well as a new aero package. In Munderfing they also worked diligently on electronics ».
Hervé Poncharal: “ our bike is definitely better than it was in 2022"
He adds : " I don't want to sound arrogant, so I'm wary of predictions. Our bike is definitely better than it was in 2022. But we have to be aware that the packages for Ducati, Yamaha, Aprilia and Honda have also improved. We'll see where we are from Friday to Sunday ". Key days which will mark the entry of the starting drivers onto the track for three days of official testing in Malaysia.
The tricolor ends: “ in 2023 we have a strong team of drivers in the Pierer group with Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Pol Espargaró and rookie Augusto Fernández. I think the Pierer Group's involvement in MotoGP will be stronger and more successful. I'm pretty sure of it ».
