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KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer admitted that the transfer of young star Pedro Acosta to the factory team in the 2027 season was a major loss for the Austrian manufacturer. The manager described the decision as "impossible to accept" while emphasizing that KTM is ready for a new era in MotoGP. Furthermore, Beirer stated that changes to technical regulations present a huge opportunity for KTM, asserting that the 850cc project will be the brand's starting point anew.
During his statements at the German Grand Prix, Pit Beirer expressed how unexpected Acosta’s departure was for them. Beirer recalled that they were by his side through every stage of the young star's development, highlighting both major successes and challenging periods they shared.
“We had to accept Pedro’s desire to leave. He was with us for many years. We took every step together, from the Red Bull Rookies Cup to the Moto3 and Moto2 world championships. We also went through the recovery process after serious injuries.”
Beirer clearly stated that Acosta played a central role in the MotoGP project. He expressed that KTM had not planned for a replacement in this project, having built all their cards around Acosta.
Next Generation Talent and Transfer Excitement
Following Pedro Acosta’s departure, KTM’s focus shifted to Ducati. In the 2027 season, the Austrian manufacturer will assign Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio to the factory team instead of Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder. Director Beirer stressed that these two riders have proven themselves in MotoGP and their performances are watched by everyone on track. He noted that the transfer negotiations for Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, who showed significant development in the 2026 season, created new excitement for KTM.
Beirer stated that these two riders possess extraordinary talent and have already proven what they can achieve on track. Securing deals with these riders was a truly refreshing process for KTM. He expressed that Alex and Fabio’s performances are taking another step forward this season, adding that this new lineup has made them very excited for the 2027 season.
Technical Regulations Offer a New Beginning
The 2027 season will feature significant changes not only in the rider lineup but also in MotoGP technical regulations. The shift from 1000cc motorcycles to 850cc bikes and the change in tire supplier from Michelin to Pirelli represent a major opportunity for KTM.
Pit Beirer emphasized that there is no chance to make radical revisions to the motorcycle’s character within the current MotoGP project, but new technical regulations allow engineers to develop a completely different motorcycle from scratch. The KTM manager stated that all knowledge accumulated to date will be applied to the new 850cc project.
“The 850cc project is a perfect restart for KTM,” said Beirer. “We haven’t had the opportunity to make revisions large enough to completely change the motorcycle’s character until now. With the new bike, we have brought together all the experiences from two different generations.”
KTM looks forward to a new era with these technical changes. Looking at the season's current situation, Pedro Acosta’s placement in seventh place in the second half of the MotoGP season and Fabio Di Giannantonio’s fifth place on the VR46 Ducati draw attention. Additionally, Alex Marquez’s ninth place in Gresini Ducati, having missed three races due to injury, is a notable detail. KTM sees the 2027 season as a fresh start for the brand, both by renewing its rider lineup and through technical adjustments.
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