KTM extends Red Bull partnership into 850cc MotoGP era

Red Bull has been central to KTM's MotoGP identity since the manufacturer entered the series, so renewing that relationship into the 850cc era signals that both parties see continuity as a priority through what will be a significant technical reset. The engine displacement change represents one of the bigger regulatory shifts MotoGP has undertaken in years, and locking in a major title sponsor before those rules take effect removes one variable from an already complex transition. For KTM, which has faced serious financial turbulence at the parent company level, a confirmed Red Bull deal also carries a stabilising message to the paddock about the programme's commercial footing going forward.