One of the all-time greats , Antonio “ Tony ” Cairoli , has announced that he will be stepping down as an active member of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team at the end of the year . Wrapping up a remarkable 18-year , nine FIM World Championships and 93 Grand Prix winning career at the end of 2021 , Cairoli will move into an ambassadorial role with the KTM factory for the foreseeable future . Cairoli announced his plans at a special press conference alongside KTM management in Rome . The Italian will bring down the curtain on a glittering world championship career