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F1 driver Pierre Gasly has been listed among investors involved in the takeover of the Tech3 KTM MotoGP team.
Guenther Steiner’s investor group has successfully acquired the Tech3 KTM MotoGP team.
The acquisition process started last year with the involvement of Ikon Capital, Bolt Ventures, and Main Street Advisors.
The consortium’s takeover of Tech3 has been confirmed ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season starting in Thailand from 27th February to 1st March.
Guenther Steiner, now the CEO of the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team, expressed enthusiasm for the future, emphasizing a strategic approach to growth while preserving Tech3’s heritage.
The MotoGP community welcomes the new investor group, pointing to the positive impact on the championship’s global expansion and audience engagement.
Apart from key investors like F1 driver Pierre Gasly, Tech3’s new ownership is seen as a step towards enhancing MotoGP’s presence in North America and Asia and increasing the championship’s overall value.
