Enea Bastianini has vowed to win again in MotoGP after a tough campaign on the KTM RC16.
The Italian rider has opened up on his struggles since joining KTM in MotoGP last season.
## What happened?
Enea Bastianini went from winning races in three successive seasons to scoring just a single grand prix podium in 2025.
He has a sprint podium to his credit so far in 2026 and a best of sixth in a main race.
## Why it matters for Enea Bastianini
Bastianini has started working with psychologists to get back into shape mentally after feeling down and losing his spirit.
He said: "In my career I’ve had moments that were more difficult, and moments that were easier."
The strongest riders in the world are in MotoGP, but Bastianini is motivated by his past wins.
## What comes next?
Enea Bastianini is set to leave the KTM fold at the end of the current season, having emerged as a key player in the 2027 rider market.
He now looks set to join Trackhouse Aprilia, with Tech3’s rider options for 2027 open.
Bastianini won seven grands prix on Ducati machinery between 2022 and 2024, including four wins in 2022 on his way to third in the standings.
He will aim to replicate this success with his new team, having stated his dream is always the same: to show that he’s the fastest.
And with his determination and experience, Enea Bastianini is ready to take on the challenge.
But the competition will be tough, with riders like Maverick Vinales and Brad Binder potentially joining Tech3 KTM.
So Bastianini will need to be at the top of his game to achieve his goals.
The 2027 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for MotoGP fans, with Enea Bastianini’s move to Trackhouse Aprilia being a major talking point.
As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see if Bastianini can live up to his promise and win again in MotoGP.
With his skills and experience, he has a good chance of succeeding, but it won’t be easy.
Enea Bastianini will need to work hard and stay focused if he wants to achieve his dreams.
But for now, he is confident and ready to take on the challenge, saying: "I know I can do it again.