Leading the charge in the MX1 category will be Ryley Fitzpatrick aboard the race-proven KTM 450 SX-F. Fitzpatrick joins the KTM program for 2027 after returning to New Zealand from Australia. Following an impressive debut New Zealand championship campaign last season, where he secured fourth overall, Fitzpatrick will be a rider to watch as he targets podium finishes and championship contention. The team's MX2 effort features two exciting riders, with Scottish-born Alexander Brown aboard the KTM 250 SX-F entering his first New Zealand Motocross Championship campaign after spending time contesting local club events and familiarising himself with New Zealand tracks. The talented international has shown strong pace and continues to build momentum heading into the national championship.

The Grand Prix of Qatar was notable for two top six results for Enea Bastianini and Pedro Acosta at the epic Lusail International Circuit. The Italian and the Spaniard explored the limits of their KTM RC16s in a close chase for 5th and an 11-point haul with Bastianini narrowly beating his brandmate. On race day in Lusail the KTM GP Academy took 5th in Moto3™ thanks to Alvaro Carpe as Brian Uriarte sealed the Rookie of the Year distinction.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing welcomes Maxime Renaux, Janis Reisulis and Valerio Lata to the team for the 2027 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship as KTM solidify their Grand Prix presence for next season.