KTM Disappointed With Paco Sanchez: Not Offered By Joan Mir, Threatened To Lose Remy Gardner For MotoGP 2023

JAKARTA - The Austrian factory team, KTM, changed their plans and started looking for riders who wanted to join them for MotoGP 2023. However, Joan Mir's name is certainly not one of them.

This was conveyed by the KTM team principal, Pit Beirer. He admitted that the Suzuki rider and his manager Paco Sanchez had closed the door to the Austrian manufacturer. This disappointed him.

"Joan Mir and his manager, unfortunately, locked us up. They didn't talk to us. I need to take note of this," Beirer said in an interview with Speedweek.

Beirer deservedly disappointed. The reason is, Mir is one of the racers who has potential and achievements. The 2020 MotoGP title he won is proof.

In addition, Beirer also admitted that he was disappointed with Paco Sanchez regarding the KTM Tech 3 racer, Remy Gardner. He regretted Paco's statement complaining about the contract that KTM offered to Remy for the 2023 MotoGP season.

He also plans to speak directly with the driver regarding an offer for next season. Beirer said KTM wanted to keep Remy Gardner for MotoGP 2023, but was in danger of failing because of the manager.

"We really like Remy and want to continue with him. But it would be better if his manager did not constantly tell in the media," said Beirer.

"I understand what his manager is saying that we are not the partners he wants. But a driver manager and a KTM driver are two different things."

"We have a very good relationship with Remy. We want to continue with him," concluded the KTM boss.