KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull extend contract – including in MotoGP

Just a few days after the KTM racing department officially confirmed Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, the Austrians also announced the main sponsor of the only German-speaking project in MotoGP during the German Grand Prix.

Given their shared history, which now spans over a quarter of a century across numerous disciplines, anything else would have been a huge surprise: Red Bull remains KTM Factory Racing’s biggest partner, also with a view to the new MotoGP era starting in 2027. The two Austrian companies have signed a new multi-year contract. KTM will therefore remain the only manufacturer in the premier class in 2027 to have Red Bull as its title sponsor.

Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “Red Bull and KTM simply belong together. It has been a fantastic partnership for such a long time, one that goes far beyond the colours of the motorbikes. Red Bull supports us in many ways, both on the racetrack and behind the scenes. It is an important collaboration, and all of us at the factory are delighted that we can continue to bring this Austrian ‘show’ to our racing programme and, in particular, to MotoGP. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone involved in keeping this story going. We still have a lot to achieve together.”

The title sponsorship, which began with the launch of the KTM MotoGP project in 2017, marks the culmination of a comprehensive racing partnership. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has secured 7 wins and 38 podium finishes, including 26 sprint podium finishes. Alongside the premier class, the broad line-up is crucial. The two companies have successfully joined forces in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the KTM GP Academy, which spans all Grand Prix classes. The title in the premier class remains the ultimate goal.

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