KTM admits it “pushed too many nice Moto2 riders to MotoGP too rapidly”

The Austrian marque has loved a humiliation of riches when it comes to the younger expertise it has been in a position to promote via the grand prix ranks over time.

In 2022, it fielded Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira at its manufacturing facility staff – each of whom have come via the junior ranks with KTM – whereas the Tech three satellite tv for pc outfit had two rookies in Moto2 champion Remy Gardner and runner-up Raul Fernandez.

A type of riders changed one other KTM junior Iker Lecuona, who was rushed to MotoGP in 2020 with Tech three and has now gone to World Superbikes with Honda, whereas Gardner has been axed for 2023 for allegedly being “not professional enough”.

Gardner will go to WSBK with Yamaha, whereas Fernandez is transferring to RNF Aprilia for 2023 in MotoGP as Moto2 world champion Augusto Fernandez steps as much as Tech three.

Augusto Fernandez is simply on a one-year deal and is seemingly below strain already from his former Moto2 teammate and 2021 Moto3 champion Pedro Acosta, who is about for a MotoGP transfer with KTM as a part of his present contract in 2024.

All different KTM riders in Binder, his incoming teammate Jack Miller and Tech3-bound Pol Espargaro have offers via to the tip of 2024.

Augusto Fernandez, Tech3 GASGAS Manufacturing facility Racing

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In an unique interview with Motorsport.com, Beirer insists Augusto Fernandez is considered as a long-term prospect, conceding that KTM has been too hasty in selling different younger abilities up to now.

“For those who go into the MotoGP class you might be below strain,” Beirer mentioned of Augusto Fernandez’s promotion.

“However we don’t need to discuss now about what Pedro can do the 12 months after and if he’s able to go to MotoGP.

“And personally, I feel we pushed too many nice Moto2 riders too rapidly into MotoGP.

“So, additionally a second nice Moto2 season wouldn’t damage some riders. Even Marc Marquez had a second one.

“I feel issues went a bit too fast via the education: Rookies Cup, Moto3, Moto2 and these younger abilities went via these courses like rockets, however then MotoGP is one other world.

“Our motivation is to not change Augusto after one 12 months. It’s moderately motivation to maintain Pedro calm and develop him as a future [talent].

“He’s a future diamond on this paddock, that’s clear. However I feel we should always not rush to place him into MotoGP.”

Acosta, who gained 3 times in his rookie Moto2 season in 2022, was as a result of check KTM’s MotoGP bike final week earlier than dangerous climate intervened.