What a way to start the 2026 MotoGP season.
At the season opener at the Thai Grand Prix, held at the Chang International Circuit, Pedro Acosta delivered a sensational Sprint victory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing — putting KTM at the top of the MotoGP World Championship for the very first time at the start of a season.
And as a proud UK KTM dealer, that’s something we at Lings Powersports are incredibly excited about.
🏆 A Statement of Intent for 2026
Starting from P6 on the grid, Acosta fought bar-to-bar with Marc Marquez in a thrilling 13-lap Sprint showdown. After late drama and a decisive final-lap move, Acosta crossed the line to take his maiden MotoGP Sprint win — and his fifth consecutive Sprint podium stretching back into 2025.
That’s not luck.
That’s development.
That’s KTM pushing harder than ever.
Meanwhile, Brad Binder secured a strong P6 finish, showing clear progress and consistency for the KTM RC16 package. Two bikes in the top six is exactly the kind of result that signals serious championship intent.
🟠 KTM’s Racing DNA – From Track to Road
At Lings Powersports, we back KTM because this is what the brand stands for:
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Relentless innovation
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Rider-focused performance
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Championship ambition
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Continuous development
The same engineering mindset behind the KTM RC16 fuels the entire KTM range — from learner-legal machines right through to Super Duke performance monsters.
When you ride a KTM, you're riding a brand that:
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Wins at the highest level of motorsport
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Invests heavily in young talent through the KTM GP Academy
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Constantly evolves and improves
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Refuses to settle for second best
From Moto3 and Moto2 success with Red Bull KTM Ajo to MotoGP victories at the front of the field, KTM’s pipeline of talent and technology is stronger than ever.
🚀 Why This Matters to Us at Lings
As an authorised KTM dealer, we don’t just sell bikes — we represent a racing-driven performance brand.
When KTM wins:
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It validates the engineering.
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It reinforces the performance promise.
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It strengthens customer confidence.
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It excites the entire riding community.
From the KTM RC range to the Duke line-up and the incredible Adventure models, every bike in our showroom carries that same READY TO RACE attitude.
And 2026 has started in the best possible way.
🔥 The Season Is Just Getting Started
With 21 rounds still to go, this is only the beginning. But leading the championship after Round 1 sends a powerful message:
KTM mean business in 2026.
And we’re proud to stand behind them.
If you’re thinking about joining Team Orange, there’s never been a better time.
📍 Visit Lings Powersports
📞 Speak to our KTM specialists
🏁 Ride the brand that’s winning on Sunday