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KTM might drop Vinales with immediate effect

KTM is considering dispensing with Maverick Vinales as early as next weekend’s British Grand Prix, with Pol Espargaro on stand-by to replace him

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KTM making plans to drop Maverick Vinales with immediate effect

KTM is considering dispensing with Maverick Vinales as early as next weekend’s British Grand Prix, with Pol Espargaro on stand-by to replace him

Motorsport

KTM's biggest weakness exposed by Vinales contract drama

The bitter dispute between KTM and Vinales is the latest consequence of what several riders and managers describe as a lack of empathy and an overly aggressive negotiating strategy at the Austrian manufacturer

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How Maverick Vinales' conflict shows KTM's biggest weakness

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Pedro Acosta on leaving KTM for Ducati: “I have no more time to lose”

Acosta reflects on the driving force behind his move to Ducati after spending the last five years as a KTM rider

Motorsport

Rivals block KTM request to open up engines amid breakdown woes

Halfway through a season beset by reliability issues, KTM boss Pit Beirer says the factory needs to skirt the engine freeze over the summer - but only Aprilia has agreed to this

Motorsport

Rivals block KTM request to open MotoGP engines due to breakdowns

Halfway through a season beset by reliability issues, KTM boss Pit Beirer says the factory needs to skirt the engine freeze over the summer - but only Aprilia has agreed to this

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How KTM dispute reminds Vinales of Yamaha ordeal

Vinales says he doesn’t understand why ‘people think I have mental problems’ as his relationship with another manufacturer turns sour

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Maverick Vinales says KTM situation mirrors Yamaha ordeal: 'Teams push me to the limit'

Vinales says he doesn’t understand why ‘people think I have mental problems’ as his relationship with another manufacturer turns sour

Motorsport

KTM: Vinales rejected Tech3 option after factory plans changed

KTM reveals it was Maverick Vinales who wasn’t interested in remaining at Tech3 as the contract saga between the two takes another turn

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KTM says Maverick Vinales rejected Tech3 option after factory plans changed

KTM reveals it was Vinales who wasn’t interested in remaining at Tech3 as the contract saga between the two takes another turn

Motorsport

KTM and Tech3 respond to Maverick Vinales’ frustration over 2027 contract situation

KTM and Tech3 sympathetic towards Vinales but insist it is important to be rational with their decision-making

Motorsport

KTM will "fight" to retain Tech3 as satellite MotoGP team

KTM is keen on maintaining its relationship with Tech3 as Beirer provides an update on the manufacturer’s plans for 2027

Motorsport

KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and become "second leader"

Vinales struggled for performance in the early part of the year, largely due to the aftereffects of a previous injury, but KTM is not losing faith in him

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Why KTM thinks it "hasn't done enough yet" to retain Pedro Acosta in MotoGP

KTM faces a tough task to keep Pedro Acosta amid strong links to a future Ducati move

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Why KTM thinks it "hasn't done enough yet" to retain Acosta in MotoGP

KTM faces a tough task to keep Pedro Acosta amid strong links to a future Ducati move

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Pit Beirer: KTM running out of time to keep Acosta

A win at Portimao this weekend would come in very handy for KTM as it runs out of time to convince Pedro Acosta to stay

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Beirer: KTM running low on time to secure Acosta for 2027

A win at Portimao this weekend would come in very handy for KTM as it runs out of time to convince Pedro Acosta to stay

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KTM's struggle to survive is very much bleeding into its racing

After declaring insolvency, and a restructuring, the company was supposedly saved. But recent events have casted doubt on the marquee’s future.

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KTM's MotoGP Boss Says Acosta Ain't Leaving, But Racer Switches to Last Year's Bike

We're here once again, folks, talking about the rumors that KTM's Pedro Acosta is leaving the outfit for greener pastures. Yes, we've covered these rumors before as the Austrian MotoGP team just can't seem to quell them. But, as with everything that's gone on in KTM-land in recent months, they're…

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Vinales loses Qatar GP podium after tyre pressure penalty

Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales has been demoted from the shock second place he registered at the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to 14th place for a tyre pressure infringement.

Motorsport

Maverick Vinales loses Qatar GP podium after penalty

Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales has been demoted from the shock second place he registered at the MotoGP Qatar GP on Sunday.

Autosport

Beirer: KTM financial struggles and MotoGP results are not linked

KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer has hit out at critics claiming that the brand’s MotoGP project is struggling as a result of the financial problems for the Austrian manufacturer.

Motorsport

KTM financial problems and MotoGP struggles are not linked - Beirer

KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer has hit out at critics claiming that the brand’s MotoGP project is struggling as a result of the financial problems for the Austrian manufacturer.

Autosport

KTM already working on 2027 MotoGP rules as it reaffirms long-term plan

KTM has revealed that it is already working on MotoGP's next big regulation overhaul for 2027, as it reiterated its intention to stay in the championship for the long term.

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