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At the time of this announcement, he is
third in the standings and only 29 points
from the top of the table.
Cairoli’s contract extension with the KTM
family means that the Italian will provide
his expertise in various segments and
potential future endeavors within the
KTM group, all with the aim to continue
developing the sport of Motocross for all
audiences.
Tony Cairoli: “This is not an easy
decision. I’ve always said that numbers
and statistics did not mean that much
to me. I think it was an achievement
for me and my family to win one world
championship so to have had a career
like this is very special. I feel that it is the
right time to stop. Everything around me
makes it seem like the right decision,
and we are still trying to win the title
this year, so the motivation is high for
this challenge. I want to thank all those
who have helped me and supported me
since I came to the world championship,
and all along the way actually. There
have been many faces and names and
of course all the excitement and love
from the fans. I have felt very much part
of the KTM family from day one and we
will continue our work and relationship
together, but now in a different way.
There is a lot more to do in life after 2021
but for now our goal is very clear.”
Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director:
“Our story started in an impressive way
because when Tony came to KTM when
we still hadn’t won a title in the premier
class and we were also developing the
KTM 350 SX-F, so it’s like there were
two challenges to conquer! To then
win five consecutive championships
and establish the 350 concept was a
big milestone for us. Over the years
the relationship became closer and the
friendship grew even more. A lot of our
success both in the U.S. and in MXGP
arrived because of those first years with
Tony and the belief that he had in us and
the vision for the future. It’s something
we didn’t forget and we won’t forget.”
Robert Jonas, VP of Motorsports
Offroad: “We’re immensely proud to
have been such a major part of Tony’s
career story and to have contributed
so much to one of the best motocross
racers the sport has ever seen. When
we first started working together with a
motorcycle that was almost a gamble
for the highest level of the world
championship at that time, I don’t think
we could have imagined the success
that would come, and just how deep
Tony was able to make his impression
on MXGP. He has fans all over the world
and some of the biggest are right here
in the factory. It will be strange not to
see that orange #222 on the track next
season but his passion for riding and his
experience will still be big assets for us.
The story doesn’t quite end here.”
The 2021 calendar is due to finish
with the Grand Prix of Mantova on
10.11.2021. After this event, Tony will
remain very much part of the KTM family
and part of the KTM race department
activities.
Antonio Cairoli is in the running for a
10th FIM World Championship in 2021
#222 has won 6 out of his 9 FIM World
Championships on KTM machinery
Cairoli has amassed 93 GP victories
and 177 podiums to-date
The Italian will provide his expertise
in key segments within the KTM group
for the future.
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