Asked if the RB17 was step one in the direction of Red Bull changing into a totally fledged street automotive producer, Horner mentioned: “It’s the start of a journey. It’s an interesting starting point for us. You can never say ‘never’, but certainly this is a halo project for us.”
As probably the most modern F1 designer of his technology, one with 10 constructor championship titles throughout three groups to his title, Newey launched varied novelties to the game.
Asked if the RB17 will characteristic Newey specialities akin to a ‘blown diffuser’, Gray mentioned: “We internally generally confer with [the RB17] as ‘Adrian’s biggest hits’. There’s a variety of issues that individuals will recognise… He’s continually innovated on [this] automobile and he’s concerned in just about each side of design and engineering.
“Everyone looks at Adrian as an aerodynamicist by trade, but he’s also involved in everything from wheels, tyres, suspension, brakes, all the way through to engine.”
In a subsequent interview Newey expanded on the listing, telling Autocar, “It will be a skirted car, so flexible skirts – because we can – and clearly large ground effect tunnels, active suspension as it could be driven on circuits that aren’t as smooth as [F1 tracks] and we’re trying to avoid having very stiff suspension.“It will also have exhaust blowing, all the tricks that we’ve learned [in F1], in other words.”
Red Bull Racing design guru Adrian Newey, whose vehicles have dominated Formula 1 for many years, will go away the squad within the first quarter of subsequent yr – and he’ll spend his remaining months with the agency ending its deliberate RB17 hypercar.
The 65-year-old joined the power drinks large’s Formula 1 squad in 2006 and has been instrumental in its rise to turning into one of many sport’s main outfits. During his 19 years with Red Bull, the squad has claimed seven drivers’ championships, six constructors’ titles and 117 victories.
Newey is not immediately employed as a part of the Red Bull Racing operation however has been chief know-how officer of the Red Bull Technology Group, and since 2014 his transient has been widened to incorporate different initiatives outdoors of F1. That job shift was, partially, to fend off a serious push for Newey’s providers from Ferrari.
As a part of his Red Bull Technology Group position, Newey was concerned within the improvement of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar and has since begun work on Red Bull’s first hypercar, named the RB17. That automobile, resulting from be revealed this yr, is a 1250bhp V8 delicate hybrid with a claimed £5 million value and is designed primarily for track-day use.
In a launch asserting Newey’s departure, Red Bull Racing stated he would “step back” from his F1 duties to “focus on final development and delivery” of the RB17 and he’ll “remain involved in and committed to this exciting project until its completion”.
In an announcement, Newey stated it had been “a great honour to have played a key role” in Red Bull’s F1 success, however he added: “I feel now is an opportune moment to hand that baton over to others and to seek new challenges for myself.”
Since becoming a member of Red Bull, Newey has designed a string of title winners for Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. His 2023 automobile is probably the most dominant in F1 historical past. Before becoming a member of the squad, he beforehand designed F1 race and title winners for Williams and McLaren.
Team boss Christian Horner stated: “When Adrian joined Red Bull, he was already a superstar designer. Two decades later, he leaves as a true legend.” Horner added that the RB17 will “be a fitting testament and legacy to his time with us.”
German title Auto Motor und Sport first revealed Newey’s plans to depart Red Bull final week, which the BBC has subsequently reported to be linked to the controversial state of affairs surrounding misconduct allegations in opposition to Horner. Earlier this yr, an investigation cleared Horner of any wrongdoing, though the complainant has since appealed that call.
The state of affairs with Horner is claimed to have sparked an influence wrestle inside Red Bull that has left Newey sad.
Subsequent reviews earlier than Newey’s departure recommend that latest negotiations have targeted on the size of his ‘gardening go away’, though it’s unclear if Newey will pursue one other job or just selected to retire from F1 and give attention to different initiatives and pursuits.
Red Bull Racing design chief Adrian Newey, whose automobiles have dominated Formula 1 for many years, is about to depart the workforce, in line with experiences.
German title Auto Motor und Sport first reported that the 65-year-old has knowledgeable Red Bull chiefs of his plan to depart Milton Keynes on the finish of the yr.
The BBC says it has confirmed these experiences with sources on the workforce.
The experiences recommend Newey’s choice is linked to the controversial scenario surrounding misconduct allegations in opposition to workforce chief Christian Horner.
Earlier this yr, an investigation cleared Horner of any wrongdoing, though the complainant has since appealed that call.
The scenario with Horner is alleged to have sparked an influence battle inside Red Bull that has left Newey sad.
Newey joined Red Bull in 2005 and has since designed a string of title winners for Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. His 2023 machine was probably the most dominant in F1 historical past.
If his departure is confirmed, Newey may have loads of choices. He has strongly been linked with a transfer to Ferrari – organising a dream partnership with Lewis Hamilton – and has a job supply from Aston Martin.
Newey has beforehand designed race and title-winners for Williams and McLaren.
Johnny Girroir of the Red Bull KTM off-road group captured his second consecutive spherical of the 2024 GNCC sequence in Palatka, Florida this weekend. The Wild Boar offered the riders with rain, mud sand and excessive situations, and as situations worsened, Girroir managed to stretch out his result in a uncommon 2-minute margin.
As the race acquired underway it was Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jordan Ashburn getting the bounce off the road to earn the $250 Steel City Medical Center’s XC1 Open Pro Holeshot award. After overcoming a first-turn crash, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Jonathan Girroir would proceed to push his manner in direction of the entrance of the pack.
Jordan Ashburn (Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing) grabbed the Steel City Medical Center XC1 Holeshot Award in Florida. Photo: Ken Hill
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki’s Steward Baylor would make his manner into the lead on the second lap of the race however would have Girroir simply seconds behind him ready to make a transfer into the lead. On the fourth lap, Girroir would just do that and make the move stick on Baylor for the lead. As situations worsened, Girroir put his head down and pushed on in direction of the end. Girroir would cross the end line to earn his second-straight win of the season.
Baylor would maintain on to complete second within the XC1 class and third total as FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers’ Grant Davis completed second total from the XC2 250 Pro class. Babbitts Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Lyndon Snodgrass would battle again from an eighth place begin to spherical out the highest three XC1 finishers, and fourth total on the day in Florida.
Johnny Girroir (FMF KTM Factory Racing) grabbed his second-straight win. Photo: Ken Hill
After incomes the holeshot Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jordan Ashburn would have a constant race as he maintained a prime 5 place all through, and in the end crossing the road fourth in XC1 and sixth total on the day. JS Sherco Racing’s Josh Strang steadily climbed his manner again up previous his rivals as he began his day again within the tenth place place. Strang would come again to make a final lap move to complete fifth in XC1, and seventh total at spherical two.
Active Air/Max Motorsports/FXR/Husqvarna’s Evan Smith would cross the road eighth total, sixth in XC1, after beginning his day behind the pack on the opening lap and having to work his manner again. Phoenix Racing Honda’s Michael Witkowski got here by to earn seventh in XC1, whereas ending ninth total.
After getting off to an excellent begin, Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Trevor Bollinger would discover himself having to regroup and push his manner again in direction of the entrance after the second lap. Bollinger would then must make a quick pit cease after his rear brake went out. As he acquired again out on the observe, he would come by to earn eleventh total, and eighth in XC1. Coastal GASGAS Factory Racing’s Ryder Lafferty made his solution to ninth in XC1 after having to return again from the again of the pack mid-way by the race.
Unfortunately for Babbitts Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Grant Baylor he could be working third after 5 laps of racing however would have his bike lock up over the last lap and was unable to complete out the lap. AmPro Yamaha’s Ricky Russell would full 4 out of six laps, whereas Morgantown Powersports/Tely Energy KTM’s Layne Michael was solely capable of full three laps of the race.
A giant upset for Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Craig DeLong occurred throughout lap one after a nasty begin to the race. DeLong would crash on the opening lap, and after realizing he had damaged a part of the bike, he went to get assist. Upon returning DeLong realized his bike was on fireplace from the exhaust touching some dry grass, in the end ending his day.
Grant Davis (FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers) earned second total, and his first-ever XC2 250 Pro class win. Photo: Ken Hill
As the XC2 250 Pro class took off it was Bells Electric Race Team’s Toby Cleveland incomes himself the $250 Steel City Medical Center XC2 Holeshot award. However, it will not take lengthy for FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers’ Grant Davis to make a move into the lead on the opening lap. For the primary couple of laps Davis and Team Enduro Engineering’s Josh Toth would battle back-and-forth, however because the race wore on Davis would maintain the lead place and make a mad sprint in direction of to the entrance of the pack.
Davis would come by to earn his first-ever XC2 class win, however he would even have one other large accomplishment of ending second total on the day.
FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers’ Angus Riordan, who’s the present XC2 factors chief, would make his manner as much as second within the class after battling again from a fourth place begin to the day, whereas additionally ending fifth total. Making a GNCC look this season was Honda Canada/GDR/Fox Racing’s Tyler Medaglia as he battled his manner from the again of the pack as much as third within the XC2 class to shut out his day at spherical two. Unfortunately for the XC2 250 Pro defending champion, AmPro Yamaha’s Liam Draper he would solely be capable to full 4 out of the six laps after working within the third place place.
Jhak Walker (Liqui Moly Factory Beta Racing) earned the FMF XC3 class win. Photo: Ken Hill
In the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am class it was TCO Off-Road KTM Canada’s Philippe Chaine grabbing the Lojak Cycle Sales XC3 Holeshot award to start out the day, nevertheless Devore/KTM/FXR/SRS Suspension made his manner into the lead not lengthy after the beginning. Devore would maintain the lead for the primary three laps of the race earlier than Liqui Moly Factory Beta Racing’s Jhak Walker made the move for the lead stick on Devore. Walker remained within the lead for the rest of the race crossing the road six minutes forward of his competitors.
Devore would in the end be unable to complete the race, as he solely accomplished 4 out of the six laps. After grabbing the hoelshot, TCO Off-Road KTM Canada’s Philippe Chaine would proceed to push at some point of the race, coming by to earn a podium place within the FMF XC3 class as he crossed the end line in second. Destructo Racing/Dixie Fuel/Prescription Tune Suspension’s Dustin Simpson made his manner right into a podium place on the final lap as he battled by the situations in Florida.
Earning the Top Amateur honors on the Wild Boar was Team Green Kawasaki’s Nick DeFeo as he got here by to earn a formidable tenth total ending place on the day, and the 250 A category win. Jason Tino got here by to earn second on the Top Amateur podium with a fifteenth total and second in 250 A. Zack Hayes rounded out the Top Amateur podium with a nineteenth total and a primary place end within the Open A category.
Brandy Richards (FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers) earned her first-ever WXC class win on the Wild Boar GNCC. Photo: Ken Hill
As the morning race acquired underway, it was Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing’s Korie Steede leaping off the road first and incomes herself the $100 Kanati Performance Tires WXC Holeshot award. Steede would maintain the lead place for the primary lap of the race, however FMF KTM Factory Racing Landers’ Brandy Richards was proper behind her searching for an opportunity to make a move stick.
Richards would have that chance on the second lap, making her manner into the WXC lead as they got here round. Richards would proceed to carry the lead for the remainder of the race, coming by to earn her first-ever WXC class win in GNCC and by over a minute. Steede would proceed to push however could be unable to battle again in opposition to Richards. She would come throughout the end line second in WXC. Sherco USA/Moose/Rachel Gutish Racing’s Rachel Gutish made her manner into third on the second lap, and he or she would proceed to push for the remaining laps of the race, crossing the end line third in her class at spherical two.
Kailub Russell would race the morning race within the Sportsman A category, coming by to earn the general win, whereas Tom Mason from Australia would additionally race in Sportsman A coming by second total within the race.
Caleb Wood (Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki) earned the Youth Overall win. Photo: Ken Hill
In the 8 a.m. youth bike race it was your defending total youth racer, Caleb Wood, battling it out with fellow YXC1 Super Mini Sr. (14-15) competitor, Brayden Baisley for majority of the race. Wood made his manner again into the lead place, pushing for the final three laps and in the end crossing the end line with over a minute lead. Baisley would maintain on to her second total and within the YXC1 class. Travis Lentz battled again to return by first within the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. (12-13) class and rounded out the highest three youth total finishers in Florida.
Kole Parlin made his manner by incomes third in YXC1, which might even be his first podium within the class. Hayden Dupuis and Nash Peerson got here by in second and third to spherical out the highest three within the YXC2 class. Other winners on the day had been Hunter Carey within the 85 Big Wheel (11-15) class and Ace Tokar within the 85 (12-13) class. Wyatt Johnson would earn the 85 (11) class win, whereas Gage Lane took dwelling the 85 (7-10) class win. In the 65 (10-11) class it was Trason Landrum incomes the win and Tripp Lewis earned himself the 65 (9) class win, whereas Krue Russell earned his first 65 (7-8) class win. Madison Kazimir of the Girls Super Mini (12-16) would battle again to earn her class win, Sahara Robinson took dwelling the Girls 85 (7-13) class win and Vaida Lavergne earned the Girls 65 (7-11) class win at spherical two. Brysun Scott got here to race and earned himself the Trail Rider (7-15) class win.
The third spherical of the 2024 Progressive GNCC Racing Series will happen on March 9 and 10 in Washington, Georgia with The Specialized General GNCC at Aonia Pass MX. ATVs and Micros race on Saturday and Motorcycles take to the course on Sunday. For extra info on The Specialized General GNCC, click on HERE. To buy on-line admission tickets for the occasion, go to https://www.tixr.com/groups/gnccracing.
Catch GNCC Pro ATV and Motorcycle Racing free by way of RacerTV.com all season lengthy. Pro ATV Racing begins Saturday’s at 2pm ET, except for Big Buck, Snowshoe and Ironman occasions the place they’ll begin at 1pm ET. GNCC Pro Motorcycle Racing will start at 1pm ET on Sunday’s. Later within the 12 months GNCC Racing will premiere on MAVTV with occasion spotlight episodes.
Palatka, Florida, Round 2 of 13, Sunday, March 3, 2024
XC1 Pro Event Results:
Jonathan Girroir (KTM)
Steward Baylor (KAW)
Lyndon Snodgrass (KAW)
Jordan Ashburn (GAS)
Josh Strang (SHR)
Evan Smith (HQV)
Michael Witkowski (HON)
Trevor Bollinger (HQV)
Ryder Lafferty (GAS)
Grant Baylor (KAW)
*Overall National Championship Standings:
Jonathan Girroir (60)
Steward Baylor (46)
Grant Davis (37)
Jordan Ashburn (33)
Angus Riordan (31)
Evan Smith (29)
Josh Strang (23)
Grant Baylor (21)
Trevor Bollinger (21)
Michael Witkowski (20) *Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will decide the 2024 National Champion.
“RB17” sounds just like the identify of a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 automotive. However, the “RB16” utilized in 2020 was outdated by the “RB16B” and RB18 within the following seasons. In 2024, we’ll lastly get to see an “RB17”, however it will not be an F1 automotive. Instead, Red Bull will likely be utilizing the alphanumeric designation for a hypercar.
Initially announced in 2022, the RB17 would be the work of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the engineering arm of Red Bull Racing Group. The Mercedes-AMG One and Aston Martin Valkyrie rival has been penned by none apart from F1 engineer and designer Adrian Newey. In the newest episode of the corporate’s podcast, the Global Chief Technical Officer talked to nice size concerning the hotly anticipated hypercar.
Initially marketed with a twin-turbo V8 engine, the brand new hypercar will now characteristic a naturally aspirated V10 that may rev to a screaming 15,000 rpm. The combustion engine alone will produce a whopping 1,000 horsepower, additional supplemented by an electrical motor delivering an additional 200 hp. And if that is not spectacular sufficient, Newey shared that the engineering staff is aiming for a curb weight of lower than 900 kilograms (1,984 kilos). To put that determine into perspective, the lightest ND-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata was a Japan-only special edition that weighed 990 kg (2,182 lbs).
Touted as probably the most aerodynamic vehicles ever made, the Aston Martin RB17 is poised to realize lap instances similar to these of an F1 automotive, based on Newey. It’ll give you the chance generate an deliberately restricted peak downforce of 1,700 kilograms (3,747 kilos) at 150 mph (241 km/h). Remarkably, at 120 mph (193 km/h), the downforce determine will likely be equal to the burden of the automotive.
This two-seater hypercar is getting a extra spacious cabin than the Valkyrie, significantly by way of legroom for taller people. Additional tidbits shared in the course of the podcast reveal options comparable to lively suspension and bespoke Michelin tires. Production will likely be capped at 50 examples, however technically solely 49 items will likely be accessible since Newey has dibs on one.
With the design and technical specs now finalized, Red Bull plans to conduct testing of varied elements in 2024. A full-size scale mannequin will likely be showcased this summer season, however on-track testing is just not slated to start till later in 2025. The manufacturing of buyer vehicles is scheduled to kick off in 2026. Those 49 individuals lucky sufficient to say one will even obtain coaching that may embody utilizing Red Bull’s F1 simulator.
Price? £5 million, or about $6.3M at present trade charges, plus taxes. The RB17 is touted as a “track car” however we have reached out to Red Bull to seek out out whether or not it is going to be road authorized.
Red Bull is constructing its first manufacturing automotive, set to start manufacturing in 2025.
The RB17 hypercar is designed by Adrian Newey and can be track-use solely.
The RB17 can be priced at over $6 million and provide unique advantages to homeowners.
Red Bull is building its first production car. Yes, you learn that appropriately. The firm whose vitality drinks provide you with wings may also be providing you with 4 wheels. Scheduled to start manufacturing in 2025, the upcoming hypercar would be the model’s first collection manufacturing automotive designed, developed, and manufactured in-house. Here’s all it is advisable know in regards to the Red Bull Advanced Technologies RB17.
In order to provide the newest and correct info potential, the information used to compile this text was sourced from Red Bull and Motor Sport.
Designed by Adrian Newey, you already know the aero can be an enormous issue
The RB17 Will Be Red Bull Advanced Technologies’ First Production Car
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The high-performance engineering division of Red Bull Racing Group, Red Bull Advanced Technologies, is answerable for the upcoming RB17. Founded in 2014, the Advanced Technologies wing was created in response to the model competing in Formula One.
The RB17 can be Red Bull’s first manufacturing automotive. It is designed by Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technology Officer, Adrian Newey. Newey started sketching the RB17 merely out of boredom through the world COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns towards the tip of 2020. The car is designed for track-use solely, and is subsequently not road-legal (at the least upon first launch).
It Will Be Inspired By The Aston Martin Valkyrie
The RB17 can be constructed on a two-seater, carbon-fiber monocoque chassis like Formula One vehicles. Red Bull says the RB17 options essentially the most superior floor impact package deal accessible in a collection manufacturing automotive.
Interestingly, Adrian Newey was additionally the lead designer of one other F1-inspired hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie. On the Valkyire, skirts, vents, fins, wings, blades, and skirts are key to optimizing the hypercar’s aerodynamics. While related engineering may very well be discovered on the RB17, Newey has already promised the Red Bull venture will provide “significantly more performance” than the Valkyrie.
According to Red Bull, the RB17 can be powered by a V-8 gas and electric hybrid powertrain. The motorsport model claims the RB17 will produce over 1,100 horsepower. Details in regards to the RB17 powertrain are nonetheless minimal right now. Red Bull has but to substantiate if the engine can be designed and constructed in-house or developed by a 3rd occasion.
Red Bull is caught with a hefty tremendous and different groups should adapt
The Hypercar Will Cost You A Pretty Penny
Your pockets will take a success of over $6 million
Red Bull says pricing for the RB17 will begin at roughly $6 million pre-tax. With that, the corporate guarantees shut affiliation with the Red Bull Racing workforce by entry to simulators, car program growth, and on-track coaching and experiences. In addition, the Red Bull RB17 will provide tailor-made servicing and upkeep help instantly by the manufacturing unit to homeowners and the person utilization profiles of their vehicles.
The Red Bull RB17 is predicted to start manufacturing in 2025 which implies it should most likely be a 2026 mannequin yr car. The firm says full technical particulars in regards to the RB17 can be launched “in due course.” Next to nothing is thought about Red Bull’s upcoming hypercar besides that will probably be highly effective, price loads, and can be very uncommon. With solely 50 copies anticipated to be made, Red Bull’s first automotive joins an elite checklist of hypercars rooted within the historical past and engineering of Formula One.
Red Bull KTM signed 450 class veteran and present #1 plate holder Chase Sexton throughout the off season together with SX Futures stand-out Julien Beaumer to race the 250 alongside Tom Vialle. Aaron Plessinger has now been with the workforce for 3 years and is able to win some races in 2024. Below is the official data from KTM:
With a refreshed four-rider mixture will lead Red Bull KTM Factory Racing into the 2024 TremendousMotocross World Championship (SMX), starting with the AMA Supercross Championship season-opener at Anaheim 1 on January 6, and with agency intentions of competing for title wins when the gates drop on the upcoming 31-round season.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will area the all-star line-up of Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger on the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in 2024, alongside Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer, who will every be READY TO RACE with the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION below the steering of Team Manager Ian Harrison.
All 4 riders have been introduced this afternoon and into the night throughout a particular 2024 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team media introduction below lights at RD Field, the group’s official testing and coaching facility based mostly in Murrieta, California, as they enter the necessary last levels of the pre-season collectively.
Bringing the pink primary plate to defend his 450SX championship is Chase Sexton, the 24-year-old who clinched a first-career premier class crown final May. Also ranked fourth within the AMA Pro Motocross Championship after a share of misfortune, in addition to the third-place finisher within the inaugural SMX post-season, Sexton has the credentials and kind to enter season 2024 as a official title contender throughout the board as soon as once more. Chase Sexton:“I’m excited and feeling refreshed for the start of the 2024 Supercross series. Testing is going well and I’ve enjoyed getting to know everyone more and more on the team, and feel like I’m gelling well with the crew and my new teammates. There’s obviously a level of expectation that comes with heading into 2024 carrying the red plate and I welcome the challenge, especially with the full support of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing behind me.”
Fan favourite Aaron Plessinger is again for his third time period at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, decided to construct upon his 2023 marketing campaign that noticed him declare seventh general in 450SX regardless of lacking a number of rounds, a convincing third in 450MX, and fifth within the mixed SMX standings. Those outcomes will kind a powerful basis for the 27-year-old to work from within the upcoming season, motivated to determine himself on the entrance of the pack year-round. Aaron Plessinger:“I’m totally ready to get this show on the road and go racing! Preparation for the 2024 Supercross season is going to plan and I’m just eager to get back to the races to see all my friends and fans again. I’m hoping I can finally bag some of those elusive wins this season, that’s the goal for the team and I, and I think it’s achievable with the encouragement and support I receive from everyone in the Red Bull KTM family.”
Two-time MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle constructed immense expertise this 12 months in what was his first season of competitors within the United States, with the 23-year-old Frenchman now seeking to profit from the teachings realized over the previous 12 months. Vialle was eighth within the 250SX East factors, sixth in 250MX with a single victory to his credit score at Southwick, and P8 in SMX, which units him up for a powerful sophomore season forward. Tom Vialle:“The idea of getting to race at venues and on tracks that I’ve been to before is exciting and something I am really looking forward to next year. I feel like I learned a lot in my rookie season in the U.S., but it’s definitely tougher racing a brand new track every week when almost everyone in your class has already raced on them before. It’s really going to help my confidence a lot knowing the tracks I’m going to – it makes a big difference. 2024 should be a good year for me and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team!”
As for 17-year-old newcomer Julien Beaumer, he’ll open his full-time skilled profession because the youngest member of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and is in line to make his mark whereas his information climbs on a week-by-week foundation. Already a SX Futures Main Event winner, Beaumer is debuting in 250SX and can carry that rookie tag into Pro Motocross, in addition to the SMX Finals sequence when it commences in September. Julien Beaumer:“Making my debut in the 250 Supercross class next year is a dream come true and I’m super-grateful to everyone at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for giving me this opportunity. My goal is to go out there and learn as much as I can this season, all the while giving it my all. The team and I have put in a lot of laps at the practice track to build a good base and gain as much experience as I can before the start of the 2024 season. I just want to do my best and make both the team and myself proud in my rookie season.”
Ian Harrison – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager:“Our 2024 team is excited to start the new race season. Two of our team members are new, so getting to know one another and developing their bikes specific to their needs and riding style can be a challenge, but so far it has gone very well. The team has spent many days at the test track working on fine-tuning the bikes and I am now looking forward to seeing how we stack up against our competition on January 6th. It is exciting for me as the Team Manager to see our four riders working together so cohesively while motivating and challenging each other to be better. Behind all this effort is always a group of people who are diligent at putting the hours in to get us ready for the start gate at Anaheim 1, and for them, I am very grateful. See you at the races.”
Roger De Coster – Director of Motorsports, North America:“I am very impressed with the dynamic amongst the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and I’m looking forward to the start of the new season. With fresh blood in the team, it’s great to see the level of positivity amongst the group as a whole, working together and motivating one another. Watching them at the test track each day, there is good forward momentum amongst the group and I think we are in a strong position to challenge up front in all classes each weekend. Austria has been working extremely hard and has shown great support, which is really encouraging and I’m excited for 2024.”
Manuel Lettenbichler, the Hard Enduro World Champion, finished the year with a victory at Getzenrodeo after a fierce battle with Billy Bolt. Lettenbichler said, “That was such a hard race. We had to dig so deep to keep going. Billy was riding really well, and we had to help each other out at times. He made a small mistake, and that’s when I finally passed him. After that, I focused and rode as smoothly as possible to the finish.”
The single-day GetzenRodeo was the final round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. In the morning, 60 riders competed in the two-hour GetzenRace qualifier to earn a spot in the afternoon five-lap GetzenChamp final. The main race day at Getzen consists of two races: the initial race is less intense, with all racers on the circuit. The main event is reserved for the top 20 riders, who face a more challenging course in the reverse direction for a one and a half hour race. The final includes a Joker Lane or X-Loop that each rider must go through once.
Lettenbichler and Bolt started strong and took the Joker Lane early, helping each other and setting a faster time than anyone. Mario Roman briefly took the lead, but halfway through the race, Lettenbichler had a small advantage over Billy Bolt. In the end, Letti and Bolt lapped the entire field.
Billy Bolt finished a close second to Lettenbichler at the Getzenrodeo and runner-up in the Hard Enduro Championship. Bolt said, “I gave it my all today. I felt like I had what was needed to win. In the final, I was riding well and feeling comfortable with the track. When I got into the lead, I pushed as hard as I could to build a gap. But this course is so technical that if you make a mistake, you get punished hard. Missing that rock climb let Mani back into the lead, and I just couldn’t catch up again. I’m happy though. I rode well here and gave it everything. Congrats to Mani on an incredible season too. I’m excited to shift the focus indoors and race SuperEnduro now!”
Bolt stayed strong and closed the gap, eventually overtaking the German with 20 minutes remaining in the race. Ultimately, it came down to a rock step-up, which Billy failed to overcome, allowing Mani to pass him and maintain the lead until the end. Lettenbichler had an outstanding season, winning his fourth Getzenrodeo.
Sherco’s Mario Roman led for a while and finished third overall in the event.Alfredo Gomez took his factory Rieju to a 6th overall, 2 laps down from the leaders.
The Red Bull KTM Off-Road team has announced that Taylor Robert will retire after the upcoming ISDE in Argentina. The following press release explains:
American offroad icon Taylor Robert will retire from his professional career after representing the United States at the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Argentina. Taylor Robert, a member of the FMF KTM Factory Racing team, is recognized as one of the most accomplished riders in the sport. Throughout his career, he has achieved numerous titles and victories, including ISDE World Trophy Team Champion, ISDE individual Overall and Class winner, three-time World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS) Pro Class/Overall Champion, and 2019 WORCS Sprint Hero Champion.
Robert has also received accolades such as an X-Games Enduro-X Gold Medal, WORCS Pro 2 Championship, and an EnduroGP World Championship round victory. After joining KTM a decade ago, he became an integral part of the factory team and has primarily focused on his ISDE endeavors. Despite facing injuries later in his career, Robert has remained dedicated and determined.
ISDE podium, 2019
Taylor Robert expressed his gratitude towards his fans and sponsors for their support throughout his career. He began his journey as a young racer in Arizona and has since become the most successful WORCS rider with three titles, in addition to his ISDE Championships and X-Games Gold Medal. Robert achieved success across various disciplines and has thoroughly enjoyed his time competing worldwide, with the support of KTM and Red Bull.
FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Manager, Tim Weigand, acknowledged Taylor Robert’s accomplishments and expressed confidence in his future endeavors. The team thanked Robert for his dedication and success over the ten years he spent with KTM.
Antti Kallonen, Director of Offroad Racing, also highlighted Taylor Robert’s remarkable career and the impact he has had on the sport. Kallonen praised Robert’s dedication, precision, and commitment, which have influenced other racers and contributed to their improvement. Kallonen emphasized that Robert’s versatility as a racer is evident in his impressive resume, and he hopes that future generations will follow in his footsteps.
KTM North America and the FMF KTM Factory Racing organization expressed their gratitude and congratulated Taylor Robert on his exceptional career achievements. They look forward to a strong final week of competition at the ISDE as part of the U.S. World Trophy Team.
In a surprising turn of events, Tony Cairoli and Red Bull KTM have announced their professional separation after a longstanding collaboration of over a decade. Cairoli, an accomplished motocross racer who transitioned into a successful team manager, had seemed destined to continue his future with KTM. However, both parties have now decided to pursue new professional goals for 2024. Below is the official statement from KTM:
A long and fruitful relationship between KTM and Tony Cairoli will come to an end this year as they go their separate ways. They part on good terms, with both wishing each other the best in their future endeavors.
Cairoli, who hails from Sicily, joined Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in late 2009. He made an immediate impact in his first season in 2010 by winning the MX1 (now ‘MXGP’) title with the KTM 350 SX-F. He then went on to win an additional four consecutive titles. In 2017, Cairoli secured the championship with the KTM 450 SX-F. Throughout his twelve-year tenure, he has been a well-respected ambassador for the team, the company, and the sport, retiring from Grand Prix racing at the end of 2021.
After retiring from racing, Cairoli took on the role of Team Manager for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2023. However, he has now decided to explore a different path in his post-racing career.
KTM, together with everyone at the Pierer Mobility Group, expresses their gratitude to Tony for his energy, excellence, and the unforgettable motocross memories he has created.
Tony Cairoli in action during one of his trips to the USA.
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