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KTM Breaks 2025 Podium Drought at Brno With Upgraded RC16

Brno’s high-grip surface highlighted stability gains from recent component tweaks.

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Overview

  • Pedro Acosta took third in Sunday’s Grand Prix, marking KTM’s first MotoGP podium of the year.
  • Acosta and Enea Bastianini opened the weekend with second and third in Saturday’s sprint race on Brno’s newly resurfaced asphalt.
  • Riders credited Brno’s high-grip track and recent setup tweaks for improved handling and reduced chattering.
  • CEO Gottfried Neumeister said the result boosted team morale and reinforced KTM’s focus on racing-driven innovation.
  • KTM is preparing further component tests to build on Brno’s momentum and tackle lingering chattering issues.