The Austrian brand KTM is currently going through a period of financial turbulence. Despite these difficulties, Hervé Poncharal, the boss of the Tech3 team, the manufacturer's ally in Grand Prix, wants to be reassuring about the future of the MotoGP program of the Mattighofen trigram.
Hervé Poncharal, the team boss Tech3, remains optimistic despite the deep financial crisis that KTM. In an interview with GP One, he shared his views on the current situation and the potential implications for the Austrian brand's competition department.
Poncharal wanted to reassure about the continuity of racing activities of KTM : " everything is confirmed for 2025. At the last Grand Prix in Barcelona, I had a meeting with Hubert Trunkenpolz, Pit Beirer and Carmelo Ezpeleta. There is a plan, and it will be respected. According to the information I have received, The racing management will not be affected by the financial difficulties of the Pierer group »
He also stressed that the winter works are proceeding as planned: " Just a week ago, Alberto Giribuola and Manu Cazeaux, the team managers of Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales, were in Munderfing, at the Racing department. Everything is going as usual. Winter preparation work is underway, and the assembly days of the motorcycles have been confirmed for the end of the month. In short, everything works normally. »
Hervé Poncharal: “ KTM is a major player in our championships, and we have the full support of Red Bull »
Poncharal remains confident in the commitment of KTM towards the competition, notably thanks to the support of Red Bull: " Pit Beirer assured me that everything is fine for 2025, same for Moto3. We have already received 2025 frames from KTM. The Racing department is operational, We have a major sponsor behind us and four riders in MotoGP. KTM is a major player in our championships, and we have the full support of Red Bull. »
While remaining optimistic, the boss of Tech3 adopts a measured attitude towards the global crisis of KTM : " I do not comment on the KTM crisis in detail, because I do not know everything.. However, I can say that, from my point of view, everything is going normally. I keep my fingers crossed that it continues like this. I have great confidence in Pit Beirer, whose main commitment remains racing.. Sure, KTM is in trouble, but they're going to reorganize.. »
Poncharal concludes on an encouraging note, emphasizing the determination of KTM to shine in 2025: “ We are all working to have a good year 2025, and the four orange pilots will be there. » Despite the challenges, the commitment of KTM in MotoGP competition seems intact for the immediate future. The strength of the racing organization and the support of Red Bull are pillars that should allow the brand to continue to perform on the grid.
