The announcement of KTM's bankruptcy has cast a chill over the world of MotoGP, and more specifically over the future of Pedro Acosta. The young Spanish prodigy, who had signed with the KTM factory team for the next two seasons, now finds himself in an uncertain situation.
Peter Acosta and his entourage were taken by surprise by the sudden announcement of the bankruptcy of KTM, a shock that calls into question the future of the Austrian manufacturer's MotoGP project. Six months after signing a contract with the factory team KTM for 2025 and 2026, the manager of the young Spanish prodigy, Albert Valera, expresses his shock at the situation.
« No one warned us of this possibility when we signed the contract in May. »Says Valera on the podcast Por Orejas de Motorsport.com Spain. " We were convinced that KTM was a giant with a huge financial cushion »
Despite assurances that the MotoGP project will continue in 2025, concerns over Valera are palpable. What we ask ourselves, This is the conditions under which we can be competitive.. In May, We signed with a company that seemed to be in a strong position, ready to challenge Ducati. Today, everything has changed, and we wonder what happened »
Albert Valera, manager of Pedro Acosta: “ KTM's racing department is clearly a victim of mismanagement »
Valera emphasizes that the relationship with KTM remains good, although he believes that the racing department of Pete Beirer is also a victim of this situation. I don't think Pit knew how critical the situation was. when we negotiated the contract. The racing department is clearly a victim of mismanagement »
As for the rumors of a potential transfer of Pedro Acosta toward Ducati or a rescue orchestrated by Dorna Sports, Valera stay careful. “ So far, We have not spoken to any manufacturer officially. Carlos Ezpeleta told me I could call him if necessary, but I still trust Beirer »
He also insists that no concrete offer of Ducati has not been made. I am talking to several manufacturers, but nothing has been formalized. Pedro Acosta is a diamond, every builder would like to have him, but for now we remain focused on KTM »
To Valera, termination of contract is not on the agenda as long as KTM respects its commitments. We have to trust them and wait for the situation to evolve.. If one day we have to look for an alternative, I know that all the manufacturers will be ready to help us. »
The future ofAcosta in MotoGP therefore remains suspended on the capacity of KTM to overcome his financial crisis, a challenge that will determine whether the young Spanish talent can continue to shine on the grid.
