Marelli and KTM strategic tie-ups
Marelli's history with KTM dates back several years, primarily in road racing and the MotoGP project that began in the mid-2010s. Earlier this year, Marelli officially partnered with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in rally, and this collaboration will now extend to motocross. Marelli is known for its innovation and manufacturing excellence in the automotive sector and motorsports, making it a valuable ally for KTM.
Marelli Motorsport contributes crucial support to KTM's R&D efforts with the KTM 450 SX-F and KTM 250 SX-F bikes in Grand Prix racing. Their expertise in electronics provided significant benefits in 2023 when Red Bull KTM Factory Racing dominated the Dakar rally. Marelli's role as a technology incubator involves developing advanced solutions for racing vehicles that can also be applied to road cars and bikes, and vice versa.
Robert Jonas, Vice President OFFROAD Racing, expressed his enthusiasm about the strengthened partnership. He said "We’re really happy to bring Marelli Motorsport even closer to our KTM Motorsport program and deeper into the operations of the MXGP team. Marelli pride themselves on innovation and development and, of course, we are also pushing as hard as we can to make all aspects of our racing project the best it can be. We invest in the bikes, the riders, the staff, the championships and to have all of this at the highest level also means having first-class partners. It’s great to take that further step for motocross."
The longstanding relationship between KTM and Marelli, coupled with a shared vision for success, heralds a promising future for their combined efforts in the world of motocross. By aligning their expertise and resources, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Marelli Motorsport are set to drive innovation and achieve competitive advantages on the motocross track.
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Marelli Motorsport boasts over 100 years of history at the top levels of competition in both two- and four-wheel racing. This extensive experience will be instrumental in developing and refining the technology used in KTM's motocross bikes, ensuring optimal performance in the MXGP and MX2 classes.
Riccardo De Filippi, Head of Marelli Motorsport, stated,"Through this new collaboration, we are thrilled to consolidate and extend our already successful technical partnership with KTM Motorsport into a new field. This will be a great opportunity to leverage our extensive 'on track' expertise into the off-road sector, further strengthening our long presence in the world of two-wheel motorsports. Building on the mutual success we have already achieved we can’t wait to live this new adventure alongside such a prestigious partner and to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation together."
As Red Bull KTM Factory Racing looks to achieve new heights in motocross, the collaboration with Marelli Motorsport is expected to play a key role. With a focus on innovation, development, and a shared commitment to excellence, both companies are poised to push the boundaries of what's possible in motocross racing.
Through the enhanced partnership, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing aims to leverage Marelli's advanced hardware and software resources, further integrating cutting-edge electronic solutions into their motocross machinery. As the teams prepare for the upcoming challenges in the FIM Motocross World Championship, this collaboration signifies a strategic move to optimize every aspect of their racing effort.
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