Red Bull KTM has confirmed that Team Manager Francesco Guidotti will be leaving the team at the end of the 2024 MotoGP season.
Guidotti was appointed team manager in 2022 to replace Mike Leitner, and has overseen two wins for the manufacturer in the hands of Miguel Oliveira, as well as sprint success for Brad Binder at last season’s Argentinian Grand Prix.
The Italian was believed to have had a contract scheduled to run until the end of 2025, but after two years without victory, he has been released by the Austrian manufacturer early.
“After three years with Francesco and a lot of positive progress and working methods, we are moving the team with a different leadership approach,” said KTM Motorsports Director Pit Beirer.
“Making these changes is never an easy process and we can only thank Francesco warmly for what he has done in our MotoGP story.
“2025 will bring some big movements to the whole program in this close and exciting sport and we are laying the foundations now to keep making steps ahead.”
The news of Guidotti’s departure means a big shift is scheduled for KTM for 2025, as they welcome new management into their stable alongside new riders Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales for their satellite team.
The Italian is the second management figure to leave the Munderfing factory this year after Fabiano Sterlacchini.
Spanish media has reported that KTM Ajo boss Aki Ajo and current test rider Dani Pedrosa are amongst the names being considered as potential replacements for Guidotti, but there has been no official confirmation of who will lead the team in 2025.
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