KTM's MotoGP team concludes the 2024 season as the runner-up in the constructors' standings despite failing to secure a Grand Prix victory for the third consecutive season.
KTM 's MotoGP project faces uncertainty due to the Austrian company's financial struggles, but it concluded the 2024 season as the runner-up in the constructors' standings. Ducati , which triumphed in all but one Grand Prix in 2024, had a superior season on paper. However, KTM also failed to secure a Grand Prix victory for the third consecutive year, extending its winless streak, including Sprints, back to the Spanish Sprint in 2023.
KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer acknowledged that expectations were higher, particularly for Brad Binder and Jack Miller, but emphasized the team's resilience through challenging times. Despite a difficult summer, KTM managed to stabilize and achieve decent results, securing six podiums on both Saturday and Sunday. Beirer expressed admiration for Ducati's performance while reiterating KTM's commitment to fighting and learning. He highlighted positive feedback from Binder and Pedro Acosta, expressing confidence in securing fifth and sixth positions, along with second place as a manufacturer in the final round. Beirer adopted an optimistic outlook, emphasizing the team's progress and the value of experience gained, particularly with the arrival of new riders. He believes KTM is well-positioned for next season
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