KTM Receives Approval to Repair Faulty MotoGP Engines

KTM has obtained approval from other MotoGP manufacturers to open the sealed engines of its RC16 bikes prior to the Aragon Grand Prix. This decision follows a request made by KTM to replace a faulty part that has caused issues for riders, including a significant crash for Pedro Acosta in Barcelona.

Initially, KTM faced resistance in securing the necessary permissions, with only Aprilia supporting the request. However, after the summer break, the remaining manufacturers agreed to the plan, prioritizing rider safety. KTM confirmed that it will implement corrective measures as soon as possible, while continuing to use provisional solutions at Silverstone.

Under MotoGP regulations, KTM riders have eight sealed engines for the season, which cannot be modified without approval. The engine-opening process will be supervised by a championship technical official, allowing KTM to replace the faulty part without introducing new engines that would require starting from the pitlane. This change aims to restore full power and reliability to the bikes for the upcoming races.