The head of KTM’s motorsport division, Pete Byrer, sees current Moto3 champion David Alonso as a potentially “very special rider” and believes he could be important to the Austrian manufacturer’s MotoGP project in the future.
The 18-year-old Colombian racer has been attracting attention since his rookie Grand Prix season in Moto3 last year, and especially after winning the title this year.
On his way to his first title, Alonso has so far won 13 grands prix out of 19 on the calendar, setting a new record for wins in the Moto3 category in a single season – taking that accolade away from Valentino Rossi.
The Aspar driver is currently a member of the KTM family, as he competes on machines from the Austrian manufacturer under the CFMOTO banner.
Next season, he will advance to Moto2 with Aspara.
KTM’s current roster already features talented debutant Pedro Acosta, but its line-up until the end of 2026 also includes experienced names in the form of Brad Binder, Maverick Viñales and Eneja Bastianini.
Bajrer highlighted the importance of restocking the KTM MotoGP ranks with younger talent and sees Alonso potentially filling that gap.
“Now David is moving to Moto2, of course we also want to see him in the premier class at some point,” he said.
“At some point, you will need a young driver again. And of course, it would be our dream to have a future driver in the team who started with us in the Rookies Cup competition, and reached the top class through Moto3.”
“David could be such a special driver and we will look after him as well as Pedro so we don’t lose him.”
Alonso has already received high praise from a number of leading figures in the MotoGP paddock, first and foremost Marco Marquez.
Marquez trained with Alonso earlier this year at a race day and called the 18-year-old a “sponge” for the way he takes feedback.
Alonso also made an impression off the track with his colorful post-race celebrations.
And last weekend, Alonso joined his team in a clean-up operation taking place in Valencia – where the team is based – after the deadly floods that hit Spain.
Source: www.moto-berza.com
