KTM rider Pedro Acosta won a race in MotoGP. This success by the KTM team emphasized the importance of the sport.
The Importance of Motorsport
KTM's victory highlighted the meaning the sport holds for the companies. Gottfried Neumeister, General Manager of Bajaj Mobility AG and KTM AG, stated that motorsport is the DNA of the companies for them.
Motorsport is the most important thing for us
Neumeister expressed that he has only competed in three or four races in MotoGP and always hopes to bring an opportunity to his team. He also mentioned that they have achieved success in motorsport even in difficult times and have won the six-time world championship in the Dakar Rally. Motorsport is their DNA and the most important thing.
Team Safety and Goals
The attempt by the new KTM owner Stefan Pierer to bring the company back on track aimed to ensure the team's safety. Neumeister said that when asked a year ago whether motorsport would be feasible, it created uncertainty, and they signed a commitment agreement to regain the team's confidence. The team is motivated by the goal of winning the MotoGP championship and emphasized that they overcame every obstacle to win. This strengthened KTM's connection to motorsport.
The MotoGP title is one of the few we have not yet won; we are fully committed to it. We are here to win
Neumeister expressed the team's pride, stating that the problems faced by the team have been resolved and the bike has improved, even in the face of difficulties. He emphasized that the team is proud that the problems have been solved and the bike has improved despite having a tough season. He stated that this made the team proud.
Acosta's Performance
Pedro Acosta was the top rider on the KTM RC16 at Spielberg. The Spanish rider, aged twenty-two, secured a favorable role for world champion Marc Marquez for a Grand Prix in Japan in October. Acosta's placement in fourth place in the world rankings and the possibility of championship chances drew attention.
Figures
- Pedro Acosta is competing in fourth place with 234 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
- Archive: Pilot Acosta won high viewership points in the race (September 25, 2026)
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