Espargaro confirmed that he used KTM's new holeshot device at the start of Sunday's race, but the short run to turn one meant it wasn't much of a benefit. "Yeah sure we have plenty of things to try, and because we have so many things to try we have to split the work between the four factory bikes, together with Tech3," said Espargaro. F1 video: The latest on the 2021 driver market - Who will land the final seats? “So we just need more time to try it out and see how everything works.”. Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira to represent Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2021. KTM would like to convey thanks to Pol Espargaro. F1 video: Why Sebastian Vettel is perfect for Aston Martin. he said. The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. “So, it is something that is still under construction. “It’s not a matter of not having it for performance, but we need to fine-tune it to be able to use it without any issues.”, Rossi has no Monza Rally plans but hasn’t ruled it out. Ducati debuted it on its Pramac bikes in 2018 and further developed the system for this year as so its riders can lower the rear of the Desmosedici during a lap. KTM unveiled its version of the holeshot start device, which Ducati first introduced into MotoGP in 2018, during Friday’s practice for the French Grand Prix. “I did try a start this morning,” said Binder. Jerez aside, where Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira collided at turn 1, KTM's race results have taken a significant step forwards during the second race of MotoGP's new for 2020 back-to-back events. Meanwhile KTM will extend their purposeful attack on MotoGP by welcoming and harnessing the experience and GP-winning speed of Danilo Petrucci who will partner Iker Lecuona at Red Bull KTM Tech3 for the ’21 campaign. “Dani [Pedrosa] was testing it at Portimao and it was OK, but we need more info and more starts. F1 VIDEO: Has Ricciardo made the right call leaving Renault for McLaren? KTM is known for its experience in creating versatile and powerful V-Twin motors and building the strongest single-cylinder engines in street and offroad racing, e.g. AHRMA Announces 2021 Tentative Roadrace Schedule, Indian Motorcycle and RSD Enter King Of The Baggers, 2021 Mama Tried Show and Race Announcement, Klock Werks Sponsoring Travis Wyman Racing BMW at MotoAmerica Season Finale, GEICO Motorcycle Announced as 2020 EnduroCross Title Sponsor, Trystan Hart Signs With FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Through 2023. Round three of the 2020 series will remain a poignant and memorable event for KTM, which entered the MotoGP series full-time in 2017 with the then newly-developed KTM RC16. Joan Mir: No team orders while Rins has title chance, Check out the Crash MotoGP YouTube channel - CLICK HERE, Takaaki Nakagami puts Honda back on top of claim maiden MotoGP pole, 2020 Teruel MotoGP, Aragon - Full Qualifying Results. How real is the Honda MotoGP threat at Aragon? Based on Yamaha's YZF M1 MotoGP bike, the YZF-R1M comes with all the bells and whistles that you can expect from a flagship motorcycle from one of the most successful teams in the MotoGP … Contact Crash.Net Privacy Policy Get Crash RSS Newsfeeds About Crash.Net. The holeshot device mechanically lowers the rear of the bike to lower the centre of gravity, which allows the rider to launch off the line better without the front of their bike lifting into the air under acceleration. The 2019 Red Bull KTM Factory RC16 MotoGP prototypes are available through KTM for $339,150, with more information offered through the link below. The 25-year old will have completed two campaigns as part of Red Bull KTM Tech3 even if 2019 was curtailed with a blameless shoulder problem and 2020 has so far been blighted by repercussions of the COVID-19 virus. "Definitely after what happened last weekend, we need to turn it around and we need a better result for sure," said Pol Espargaro, who finished in 12th place, a fraction behind team-mate Brad Binder. He has gathered nine podium finishes so far in the class and has steered three different bikes since entering Grand Prix in 2012. A best result of fourth at the opening Red Bull Ring race became victory the following weekend, while 10th at Misano 1 turned into a 3rd place a week later. But anyway it was good." Espargaro says KTM now has plenty of ideas to try. For MotoGP – a 4-stroke class – there is a capacity limit of 1,000 cc and a maximum of four cylinders permitted. We are all very happy about that because it was a big move for him to jump on a MotoGP bike and, unfortunately, he hasn’t had a lot of chances yet to show what he can do. The 25-year old not only claimed the first win for his Red Bull KTM Tech3 team in MotoGP but also for Portugal. All rights reserved. "Normally we take profit after second gear but here it's a very short time in second gear before we brake for the first corner and I was in trouble with so many riders around me, I could not give full throttle. They have appeared on a Grand Prix podium together six times: notably three in a row towards the end of the 2017 Moto2 championship. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience and personalize both the content and advertising you see. with its successful DUKE range of Naked Bike machines. Both riders have won Moto3 and Moto2 Grands Prix for KTM and have come through a structure that the company have labelled the ‘KTM GP Academy’; a system of talent recognition and support that stretches from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup through the FIM World Championship categories. Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Time for winner number nine? Jerez aside, where Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira collided at turn 1, KTM's race results have taken a significant step forwards during the second race of MotoGP… Binder, 24, has yet to make his MotoGP debut in 2020 but inked a new contract to remain in Red Bull KTM Factory Racing colors for 2021. For KTM's return to MotoGP in 2017, their new factory team signed 2009 125cc runner-up, Bradley Smith and the 2013 Moto2 Champion, Pol Espargaró from Monster Yamaha Tech3. Hervé Poncharal, Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal: “Iker Lecuona, the youngest rider on the MotoGP grid at the moment, is going to be with us again in 2021. “We need more info and more experience with it, but it looks OK. We don’t know yet [if we will race it]. KTM trialled its own holeshot system in Friday at Le Mans, though it is unclear if any of its riders will use it for the race. Copyright 2020 CycleNews. "We were not super far from the top but anyway the feeling was very bad and actually we were expecting this to happen in Sunday's race, after not being able to make the bike use the medium front tyre and then spinning so much.". KTM celebrated its second MotoGP victory in the space of two weeks with Miguel Oliveira’s brilliantly judged first-ever success at the Red Bull Ring this weekend (August 21-23). KTM unveiled its version of the holeshot start device, which Ducati first introduced into MotoGP in 2018, during Friday’s practice for the French Grand Prix. Much more than the others, because as soon as we have a small [drop in grip] on the track we pay so badly.". Le Mans is quite a particular track even if we have a big gap to the first corner. Purchase: $339,150 We need to do more starts and be really sure that it works and it’s not going to affect us in the first corner, which is very fast, and we don’t want problems.”. Bridgestone E50 Extreme 'Gummy' Enduro Tire Review, DOB: 4th January 1995 in Pragal, Portugal, GP Victories: 12 (6 in Moto3; 6 in Moto2), Pole Positions: 4 (2 in Moto3; 2 in Moto2), Race Fastest Lap: 10 (6 in Moto3; 4 in Moto2), DOB: 11th August 1995 in Potchefstroom, South Africa, GP Victories: 15 (7 in Moto3; 8 in Moto2), Pole Positions: 7 (6 in Moto3; 1 in Moto2), Race Fastest Lap: 10 (7 in Moto3; 3 in Moto2), World Championship Titles: 2016 (Moto3; KTM). The South African and Portuguese, former Moto3™ and Moto2™ teammates, will reunite in the premier class. All four racers will steer works KTM RC16s. "This weekend the race is before Moto2 which is going to be very good for the grip level. “It’s not so easy to do a holeshot device because we need the bike lower for the start, it seems to be quite defective. Red Bull KTM Tech3 will count on the knowledge and wisdom of nine seasons of MotoGP experience accumulated by Danilo Petrucci for 2021. Warmer conditions plus a schedule change for Sunday, with MotoGP before the Moto2 race, should also provide extra grip. The 20-year old Spaniard is waiting to begin his first term in MotoGP in 2020 and recently re-signed to race again for Red Bull KTM Tech3 in 2021. KTM enter the next phase in MotoGP™ 25/11/2019 Sebastian Risse, KTM Technical Director, explains how the team aim to develop and improve their … “I think we were the only ones not using it, and now we put it on here,” said Pol Espargaro. On top of the bike, the sale includes a signed pair of Pol Espargaro’s race leathers and helmet, and a VIP MotoGP event pack that features a meet and greet with factory riders. Did a ‘useless’ Friday reveal the mindset of a MotoGP title contender? Pol Espargaro says all four KTM riders will try some new ideas during Friday practice at the Teruel MotoGP; 'we are going to take different 'lines' and see after FP1 who is the fastest'. But at the same time we need to have the same [normal riding] position back when we brake. Tech3’s Miguel Oliveira also tested the system, but feels it needs more work as the way it disengages under braking “seems to be quite defective”. Brad Binder only managed one start with the device on Friday as he crashed at the end of FP2, but felt the system was “quite cool”. KTM already has presence amidst other motorsport activities including Dakar rally and its was only time that the brand made its presence felt in MotoGP. KTM are excited to announce they will rely on the skills of Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira to represent Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2021. History. But if a KTM is to finish on the Aragon podium this Sunday, the factory will need to make a leap of even greater magnitude after being left no higher than 11th place in last Sunday's first race.
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