KTM MotoGP launches official racing team

KTM MotoGP 2023

In 2023, Jack Miller will become the only rider in the current MotoGP field to win a GP with three different brands when he enters the track as a Red Bull KTM Factory Racing racer. The Australian has brought nine seasons of experience and immense bravery to the team as well as a pedigree that includes four championships and 22 top-flight podiums.

Jack Miller

“Good feeling! Joining the KTM family again, it’s all starting to feel pretty ‘real’ now. I’ve been thinking about this moment for quite some time. Finally getting to see the colors of 2023, myself in a suit and all the preparations for the upcoming season. It’s great to be back at KTM and catching up with everyone; it was a bit of a special taste before we hit the action in Malaysia.“

For the fourth year in a row, Brad Binder will be one of the KTM RC16 riders in the company’s successful MotoGP race. The 27-year-old South African racer scored in KTM’s first MotoGP victory in the Czech Republic in 2020 and is KTM’s highest-ranked driver in 2022 with 6th place on the leaderboard and a final finish. results on the podium at both the inaugural Grand Prix of the year (Qatar) and closer (Valencia). Now nine seasons in the Red Bull KTM family, Binder is recognized as one of the most determined and effective riders on the MotoGP grid.

binder Brad

“It feels like a long season so I’m super excited to get back on track and start over. My fourth year in this class, and I feel the best chance by far to really achieve something will be in 2023. We’re ready, so let’s go to Sepang and see the dates. What does that first bring us?.”

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing was at the top of the KTM road racing pyramid and was a structure that saw participation and presence at every world championship etc. At the height of the sport, KTM has been a 7-time MotoGP champion with 18 podiums and 3 Poles since 2017. KTM RC4 gear has won 5 titles and 80 wins in the Moto3 category since its inception. founded in 2012 and the bike’s technical base has been responsible for the development of emerging talent in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, Northern Talent Cup and Austria Junior Cup.

Francesco Guidotti – Team Manager Red Bull KTM

“Definitely finishing 2nd in last year’s Team Championship is the thing to do and to have a starting point for the future. That’s important because it means the team works well together and the atmosphere is great. There will be 21 GPs this year and it’s important to be competitive and stay in the top 5, then we also have Sprint races. We are a factory team and the only goal we can have, the only goal, is the title. Easy to say but not easy to get! But this is the main goal. Everything has to work, especially now that we have less time to make the right settings in different conditions. That’s the basic thing you need to do; form a cohesive and effective team to face those daily challenges. Our riders – Jack and Brad – are a special combination and the team will be strong because of two special personalities..”

Pit Beirer, Director of KTM Motorsports

“We are entering our seventh season but I feel like six years ago it was amazing to build the project to this level and already have these victories and podiums in place. It’s been a crazy journey and we’ve enjoyed it but it’s not enough to just ‘be there’ anymore and be a good, organized team; We need results. I feel extremely confident with the two boys we have on board. I feel that Brad and Jack are different but in the end they are both the same. They’re pushing really hard and that’s exactly what we needed. As usual, we enter a long – and very different – ​​racing season with a lot of work and effort from the people and partners behind us: from all the engineers at the factory, the test team excellent and new and trusted sponsors. We’ve made a big push to make 2023 better than ever.“

Hubert Trunkenpolz, Member of the Executive Board, KTM AG

“The impact of MotoGP on business is huge. We organize races at the factory in general and MotoGP in particular to raise brand awareness and a really good return on investment. It makes a lot of difference if you finish on the podium, so this should definitely be the goal in 2023. In terms of business, we had another record year and we closed the year. 2022 with nearly 2.5 billion in revenue with more than 375,000 motorbikes sold. all-time high. Like our motorsport record, last year’s second half business results were astounding. I think our outlook for MotoGP in 2023 is very positive and what we have for the future is very promising, so great credit for this must go to the team, the riders and the effort. big that the whole factory is making right now. In addition, we want to continue with our sustainability goals for both sport and business, and remain a leading player in this series..”

The MotoGP 2023 campaign kicks off on March 24-25-26 at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal after two pre-season test runs from February 10-11-12 (Malaysia) and March 11-12 ( Portugal).

MotoGP Calendar 2023

1. March 26 – Portugal, Portimao
2. April 2 – Argentina, Termos de Rio Honda
3. April 16 – Americas, COTA
4. April 30 – Spain, Jerez
5. May 14 – France, Le Mans
6. June 11 – Italy, Mugello
7. June 18 – Germany, Saxonyring
8. June 25 – Netherlands, Assen
9. July 9 – Kazakhstan, Sokol (Depending on similarities)
10. August 6 – United Kingdom, Silverstone
11. August 20 – Austria, Red Bull Ring
12. September 3 – Catalunya, Catalunya
13. September 10 – San Marino, Misano
14. September 24 – India, Buddha (Depending on similarities)
15. October 1 – Japan, Motegi
16. October 15 – Indonesia, Mandalika
17. October 22 – Australia, Phillip Island
18. October 29 – Thailand, Chang
19. November 12 – Malaysia, Sepang
20. November 19 – Qatar, Lusail
21. November 26 – Valenciana, Valencia

List of riders participating in MotoGP 2023