KTM Signs Historic Five-Year MotoGP Commitment Through 2031
KTM, along with four other manufacturers, has signed a landmark five-year agreement with MotoGP to define the sport's framework from 2027 to 2031.
- 5 years (2027–2031)
- 7
- 38
What Happened
KTM, Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, and Yamaha have all signed a single agreement covering the 2027–2031 period, marking the first time in MotoGP's history that all manufacturers have committed to a unified framework. The agreement builds on strong alignment across sporting, technical, and commercial dimensions, ensuring competitiveness and continued global appeal.
KTM officially entered MotoGP with a wildcard appearance at the end of the 2016 season, followed by the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team from 2017. Since 2019, through an alliance with Tech3 Racing, four KTM RC16s have competed. KTM has won Grands Prix in every division and achieved 7 MotoGP race wins, 38 premier class podium appearances with six different riders.
“The extension of the MotoGP agreement provides a strong foundation of continuity and reliability. For KTM, it underlines the shared ambition to further develop the championship as a global benchmark in motorcycle racing.”
“This is a big and very meaningful moment for MotoGP and for all of us at KTM. What stands out is the strong alignment between everyone involved and the clear, shared ambition to keep pushing this sport forward.”
Why this matters
This historic unified commitment from all five manufacturers ensures stability and long-term planning for MotoGP, reinforcing its global appeal and technological relevance.
Terms in This Story
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing, featuring prototype racing motorcycles.
- RC16
- KTM's MotoGP racing motorcycle, used in the premier class.
- MSMA
- Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association, representing manufacturers in MotoGP.
- Wildcard
- A one-off entry in a race by a rider or team not competing full-time.
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