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KTM has secured a new deal with satellite MotoGP team Tech3 for 2027 and beyond, successfully fighting off Honda’s interest
KTM recently secured a new deal with the satellite MotoGP team Tech3 for the future beyond 2027, successfully fending off Honda’s interest in the outfit. Tech3 has been a partner of KTM since 2019, transitioning from a long-time partnership with Yamaha to seek greater integration with a manufacturer. The financial struggles faced by KTM last year raised concerns about the future of their MotoGP program and their partnership with Tech3, especially after the team was taken over by new ownership led by Guenther Steiner. Despite initial uncertainties, Steiner announced the extension of Tech3’s partnership with KTM during the Catalan Grand Prix weekend in Barcelona. This new deal also impacts the rider market, with the current duo of Vinales and Bastianini potentially having their 2027 options determined by KTM’s decision-making. While Vinales seems open to continuing with KTM, Bastianini is rumored to be poised for a Trackhouse Aprilia switch if released by KTM, leading Tech3 and KTM to possibly seek an outside option for the 2027 season.
