Jonny Walker has left Red Bull KTM
By Team TMX on 26th Nov 20
It has been confirmed today that enduro star Jonny Walker has left Red Bull KTM following a re-structuring within the team.
The Austrian-based manufacturer made the announcement in a press release where they thanked the Briton for his achievements over the past eight seasons.
Red Bull KTM's team re-structure is linked to changes that have been made to the enduro program over the past few seasons.
Walker began his hard enduro campaign aboard KTM machinery in 2010 following a successful career in trials. As a then 19-year-old, he worked his way up the enduro ranks before signing his first official agreement with KTM in 2011. Soon after Walker graduated into the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, in 2012. Walker won the Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble title that year, which he went on to successfully defend in 2013.
In 2015 Walker took his riding to the next level, cementing his place as one of extreme enduros best following winning riders at The Tough One, Red Bull Romaniacs, Red Bull Hare Scramble, Hells Gate and Red Bull 111 Megawatt. Despite a number of injuries, which resulted in time off a bike during the following few years, the likeable Brit went on to claim podium finishes in further extreme enduros and WESS Championship events.
Fabio Farioli Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: "Firstly, wed like to say a big thank you to Jonny for everything he has achieved with KTM Factory Racing," said Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager, Fabio Farioli.
"We had some good times over the years and some incredible results including wins at some of the toughest events on the hard enduro calendar as well as in the SuperEnduro World Championship. He has been an important part of our team and has been integral to our ongoing success. Despite our best efforts we were unable to negotiate a deal to keep Jonny on the team. We wish him all the very best for the future."
Walker has not yet commented on the split.
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