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Herve Poncharal says “100 per cent of our energy” is going towards continuing Tech3’s MotoGP partnership with KTM.
Tech3 KTM team boss Herve Poncharal addressed rumors of the French outfit potentially parting ways with KTM in MotoGP. Despite whispers of a split due to KTM’s financial troubles since 2024 and talks of Tech3’s ownership shifting to Guenther Steiner, Poncharal expressed contentment with their current alliance. The team’s contract with KTM extends until the conclusion of 2026, with plans to field four Red Bull KTMs in 2026 with riders Acosta, Binder, Vinales, and Bastianini. Emphasizing a desire to continue the partnership post-2026 and embrace MotoGP’s 850cc era, Poncharal aims to solidify their future with KTM by 2025’s end. While a specific date isn’t set, Poncharal is dedicated to ensuring Tech3 remains a fixture in the MotoGP paddock for years to come.
