Francesco Guidotti Reflects on KTM Departure: ‘I Did My Job, No Drama

Francesco Guidotti: “I don’t see any issues. I fulfilled my responsibilities.”

Francesco Guidotti speaks out following the announcement of his departure from the role of KTM team manager.

Francesco Guidotti has spoken publicly for the first time following KTM's announcement that he will leave his role as the factory MotoGP team manager, with Aki Ajo set to take over in 2025.

During the initial practice session at Motegi, Guidotti, who transitioned to KTM from Pramac Ducati in 2022, had a conversation with Dorna's Simon Crafar.

"I believe it’s a wise decision for the current situation, not something to be upset about."

KTM is a remarkable organization, and after their initial 5-6 years, they opted for a change in direction with Guidotti stepping in to succeed Mike Leitner.

"In the past three years, we've made significant progress, and I believe Aki is the ideal individual to complete the task. He possesses the necessary credibility within the organization and is very familiar with the riders he will oversee in the coming year."

"I don't perceive any controversy surrounding me. I completed my duties and feel content with my accomplishments. I'm also pleased that someone else is able to finish the work for this organization."

From 2017 to 2021, the team achieved five MotoGP victories under Leitner's leadership. Guidotti took over and led the team to two Grand Prix wins in 2022. In 2023, they secured two Sprint race victories and achieved their best-ever factory finish with Brad Binder, placing fourth in the world championship.

Binder and Pedro Acosta are competing for the fifth spot in this year's world championship standings. Up to this point in the season, the RC16 has not secured any victories in either Sprint or GP races.

Guidotti has not revealed what he intends to do next.

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