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    MOTOGP™

    MotoGP is the fastest, most prestigious, and most-watched motorcycle racing contest around the globe. 2025 marks the 76th year of the FIM Grand Prix Motorcycling World Championship and is set to feature another exciting season with 22 rounds. The 2024 campaign was watched by over 3 million people at the circuit fences. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has been part of the MotoGP elite since the start of 2017. In 2024, the team secured 2nd place in the Constructors’ Championship, highlighting the strength and potential of the KTM RC16. Looking ahead to 2025, four riders will represent KTM colors across the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 teams, forming a strong KTM rider line-up. With Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta in the Factory Racing team, and Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales joining the Tech3 team, KTM is set to make a powerful impact on the grid. As the team enters its ninth season in MotoGP, the commitment to innovation, performance, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible remains stronger than ever. The 2025 championship promises to be an exhilarating journey, with KTM striving for new milestones in the world’s premier motorcycle racing series.

    2025 KTM MotoGP™ Team Presentation

    2025 KTM MotoGP™ Team Presentation

    Brad Binder

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    2022 – 6th FIM Grand Prix World Championship MotoGP 2021 - 6TH FIM Grand Prix World Championship MotoGP 2021 - MotoGP Race Winner - Austrian Grand Prix 2020 – 11TH FIM Grand Prix World Championship MotoGP 2020 – MotoGP ROOKIE of the YEAR 2020 - MotoGP race winner in his third race on the KTM RC16 2019 - FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 RUNNER-UP 2018 - 3RD FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 2017 - 8TH FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 2016 - FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 Champion on KTM 2015 - 6TH FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3

    Pedro Acosta

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    ABOUT PEDRO Pedro Acosta is known to be a promising talent in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Starting his career at a young age, Acosta quickly made a name for himself by winning the Pre-Moto3 Spanish Championship in 2017. In 2020, he clinched the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup title, showcasing his potential on the international stage. The following year, Acosta made a sensational debut in the Moto3 World Championship, becoming the first rider in Grand Prix history to finish on the podium in his first four races, including a remarkable victory at the Doha Grand Prix after starting from pit lane. He went on to secure the 2021 Moto3 World Championship title in his rookie season, solidifying his status as a rising star. Acosta progressed to the Moto2 category in 2022 with the Red Bull KTM Ajo team. Despite facing challenges, including an injury that caused him to miss two races, he finished the season with three victories and was named 'Rookie of the Year.' In 2023, he dominated the Moto2 class, claimed the World Championship title with two races to spare, becoming the youngest intermediate class champion since Dani Pedrosa in 2004. In 2024, Acosta made his MotoGP debut on the KTM RC16, showcasing his adaptability and skill in the premier class. For the 2025 season, he joins the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, ready to build on his impressive debut and compete at the highest level.

    Enea Bastianini

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    BEST RESULTS: FIM ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP / SELECT FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2021 - FIM ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPION 2020 – SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION 2020 – ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 1 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER & ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 2 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER 2019 - 6TH WESS ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 - ISDE E1 CLASS WINNER 2019 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2018 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2017 - 1ST ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 1 ST OVERALL 2016 - 3RD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EJ 2016 - 1ST SPANSIH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP E1 / 2ND OVERALL 2016 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 3RD OVERALL

    Maverick Viñales

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    BEST RESULTS: FIM ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP / SELECT FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2021 - FIM ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPION 2020 – SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION 2020 – ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 1 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER & ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 2 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER 2019 - 6TH WESS ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 - ISDE E1 CLASS WINNER 2019 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2018 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2017 - 1ST ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 1 ST OVERALL 2016 - 3RD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EJ 2016 - 1ST SPANSIH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP E1 / 2ND OVERALL 2016 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 3RD OVERALL

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    MOTO2™ & MOTO3™

    KTM is one of only three brands in the FIM Grand Prix Motorcycling World Championship to have an extensive racing presence through all three divisions - Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP – and with distinction. Moto3 is the foundation level in Grand Prix and KTM boast five Championship titles – three achieved with help from long-term partner Red Bull KTM Ajo in 2012, 2016 and 2021 and two in 2013 and 2020. KTM have accumulated almost 90 wins with the KTM RC4 since owning the very first Moto3 championship in 2012. In Moto2 KTM extended their unbeaten run of rider and team championships to three consecutive years thanks to Pedro Acosta and the Red Bull KTM Ajo squad. Moto2 has provided a crucial route for talent to make a break in the MotoGP category. Since 2018, Brad Binder, Augusto Fernandez, Miguel Oliveira, Remy Gardner and others have all come through KTM Moto2 efforts to enter MotoGP pit boxes.

    MOTO2™ RIDERS

    Deniz Öncü

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    ABOUT DENIZ For sheer attacking, competitive commitment, there are few in Grand Prix racing to rival Deniz Öncü. The Turk turned 21 in July 2024 and is now embarking on his second season of Moto2 action. Öncü (pronounced ‘on-chew’) has built a reputation based on passion, excitement, and all-out determination. After a learning year in Moto3 in 2020, he began to post podium results and Pole Positions in 2021. By 2022, he was an outside bet for the championship (finishing 5th) and went much closer in 2023, with seven podium appearances – including three victories – and securing a top-four standing through some typically thrilling Moto3 Grands Prix. Deniz made a seamless transition into Moto2 with the Red Bull KTM Ajo team for 2024, demonstrating his adaptability and drive. As he heads into the 2025 season, Öncü continues his journey of learning and progression, showing the potential to become a standout competitor in the intermediate class. The learning curve remains steep, but Deniz Öncü’s tenacity and skill make him one to watch in Moto2. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2024 - 20th FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 2023 – 4th FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2022 – 5th FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2021 – 11st FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2021 - 11TH FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2020 – 17TH FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2019 - 12TH FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship 2019 - 35TH Moto3 World Championship (5 Races) 2018 - RED BULL MotoGP Rookies Cup RUNNER-UP

    Collin Veijer

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    BEST RESULTS: FIM ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP / SELECT FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2021 - FIM ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPION 2020 – SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION 2020 – ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 1 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER & ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 2 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER 2019 - 6TH WESS ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 - ISDE E1 CLASS WINNER 2019 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2018 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2017 - 1ST ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 1 ST OVERALL 2016 - 3RD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EJ 2016 - 1ST SPANSIH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP E1 / 2ND OVERALL 2016 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 3RD OVERALL

    MOTO3™ RIDERS

    Álvaro Carpe

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    BEST RESULTS: FIM ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP / SELECT FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2021 - FIM ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPION 2020 – SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION 2020 – ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 1 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER & ENDURO GP OF PORTUGAL 2 DAY 2 E2 & ENDUROGP WINNER 2019 - 6TH WESS ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 - ISDE E1 CLASS WINNER 2019 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2018 - SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPION (E1 AND OVERALL) 2017 - 1ST ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 1 ST OVERALL 2016 - 3RD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EJ 2016 - 1ST SPANSIH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP E1 / 2ND OVERALL 2016 - 1ST ISDE E1 / 3RD OVERALL

    Jose Antonio Rueda

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    ABOUT JOSE José Antonio Rueda seamlessly adapted to KTM Moto3 machinery in 2022, clinching both the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the FIM JuniorGP titles—a historic first. This exceptional performance secured him a seat with Red Bull KTM Ajo for 2023, where the teenage rookie achieved 11 top-ten finishes and a maiden podium at Catalunya, finishing 9th overall. In 2024, Rueda continued to impress, notably securing his first Grand Prix victory at the Aragon GP, becoming the 400th different Grand Prix winner in history. He concluded the season 7th in the standings, demonstrating significant growth. As he turns 20 in October 2025, Rueda embarks on his third Grand Prix campaign, poised to leverage his experience and talent for further success. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2024 – 7th FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2023 – 9th FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 2022 – Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup CHAMPION

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    KTM GP ACADEMY

    The KTM GP Academy was created as a talent filtering system to identify, support and nurture some of the brightest prospects from development series like the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, the Northern Talent Cup and the Austrian Junior Cup through the learning process of Moto3 and Moto2. The factory-run structure is established with the close cooperation of key teams and partners such as Red Bull KTM Ajo and Red Bull KTM Tech3 with the goal of eventually elevating an athlete onto the MotoGP grid. Names like Brad Binder, Augusto Fernandez, Miguel Oliveira, Remy Gardner and more have all made full steps through the KTM GP Academy while Pedro Acosta has won two titles in just three seasons of Grand Prix competition. KTM’s expanding culture in MotoGP, the presence of different models of machinery and valued collaborators such as WP Suspension mean that individuals in the KTM GP Academy are very familiar with the technology and ethos of the company to evolve and chase their dreams.

    KTM NEWS

    AARON PLESSINGER AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TO RACE-ON TOGETHER IN 2026

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has re-signed Aaron Plessinger for the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), inclusive of the AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship. This latest contract extension between the pair signifies what will be a fifth-consecutive season together next year. 'The Cowboy' will race-on with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team managed by Ian Harrison, continuing what has been a successful collaboration. Plessinger will once again be READY TO RACE in the high-profile American series, equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. With a single round remaining in Supercross 2025, fan favorite Plessinger sits sixth position in the 450SX championship standings and with five podiums to his credit. That tally is underscored by a popular second-career premier class victory at the Foxborough round in April, building momentum throughout the 17-round duration. The 29-year-old Plessinger first joined Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2022 and has firmly established himself as one of the sport's most popular and competitive riders both indoors and outdoors. He has finished P3 in 450MX for the past two seasons and has also scored top-five finishes in the 31-round SMX World Championship series both of those years – fifth in 2023 and fourth in 2024. In addition to his success in the United States, Plessinger has represented Team USA at the FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) on two occasions (2023-2024) since signing with KTM. The Ohio native's highlight came last year at Matterley Basin in the United Kingdom, where he stood second on the Nations podium as the American team's Open Class entry. Aaron Plessinger: "It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026. I love everybody and everything about this team, it's been an awesome four years together already, and it's flying by, but we're having such a good time. We've had some really, really good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it's really special to me. I can't wait for what the future brings and my focus right now is to get the best results that I can with the team. To build the fanbase that we have is really special as well, because without them and their support we wouldn't be anything. It's always cool to meet our fans, to interact with the KTM Junior Supercross kids and their families at the races, and that's what dirt bikes are all about. To get people on the bikes that we ride and to become KTM riders themselves, it's why we do what we do each race weekend, to give them that added spark and interest in the sport. I'm super-excited for the remainder of this season and now into next year!" Ian Harrison – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: "Looking back on Aaron’s career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it's clear how much of an impact he has had. He is more than just a racer, he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well. From his long hair and cowboy hat to his unique riding style, Aaron truly stands out. He is, and will continue to be, a massive part of the KTM fanbase into 2026. He brings energy, positivity, and authenticity that resonate not only with our team and the other riders, but also with fans, sponsors, and the entire racing series. He's had another incredible season this year after a rough start, showing grit and determination, achieving five podiums and consistent top-five finishes so far, including a victory in Foxborough. We’re proud of who he is and even prouder to have him on our team. His influence extends far beyond results – his connection with people, both inside and outside the paddock, ensures he will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. He is truly one of a kind, and we are excited that Aaron has signed a contract extension for 2026 to continue racing for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family."