KTM Crisis, Hamilton Ready to Intervene, Beirer: “Profitable Contacts”

Bologna, December 26, 2024 – Lewis Hamilton ready to enter the magical world of Moto GP. The English champion, who next year will drive a Ferrari alongside Charles, has been around for some time Leclerc, would like to enter the world championship with a team of his own, also to give a signal in terms of equality and parity given that motorsport is a world commanded and led by whites, so the recent crisis of KTM can open an immediate opportunity. The Austrian company is in fact looking for investors and Hamilton would be ready to lend a hand to allow it to remain in Moto GP, even if the plan to save the parent company from bankruptcy included exiting the world championships. In recent days KTM has once again confirmed his presence on the grid for 2025 and talks with Hamilton are said to be at an advanced stage.

Hamilton: “I am interested in Moto GP”

KTM's parent company is in dire straits, with debts of nearly 3 billion and an insolvency plan in the hands of courts and creditors. In the last meeting with the Alpine creditors, who have come together under a single acronym, a survival and cost-cutting plan was drawn up, with an annexed scheduled exit from motorcycle racing, especially in the world championship and in all classes, but for now KTM reiterated his intention to race in 2025. Lewis could then arrive Hamilton to help the Austrian company, given that KTM is looking for investments to stay in motorsport and break away from the difficulties of the parent company. The English champion was clear in the last GP of the season in Abu Dhabi: "I have new projects in mind, I am for equality between blacks and whites and the first step was to invest in the Broncos. I have always loved Moto GP and I am interested in the growth of this sport". And since KTM investors are needed to be able to set up the 2025 season, here is the figure of Hamilton it could become a lifesaver in a moment of great crisis and allow four bikes on the grid, two official and two with the Poncharal team.

The ongoing negotiations have been confirmed by the boss of the KTM racing department Pit Beirer: “There have been very interesting contacts with Hamilton's management, he is interested in Moto GP and he is interested in having his own team”, his words to Speedweek. Before Christmas, in fact, with an official note, the company confirmed its intention to continue in Moto GP and that the search for new investors has begun to guarantee continuity and find the fundamental resources for the continuation of the project. Pedro Acosta, through his agent, said he was worried and so was Enea bastianini, who signed in the summer, unaware of the situation, wants to understand the possible development line of the bike, a fundamental aspect to be competitive with Ducati, which is already dominating. Keeping up with the best, there is also Aprilia with Jorge Martin and the Japanese, with the concessions, can improve, it would be impossible without an investment plan to make the bike progress during the season. Hamilton, who will drive a red four-wheeler, could therefore become a rival to a red two-wheeler.