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MotoGP Tech3 KTM boss Herve Poncharal has stated Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini will see the outfit have “two number ones” riders for the first time in 2025. The announcement arrived last week that the French outfit has snapped up Vinales from Aprilia, while ousted Ducati rider Bastianini will come in alongside the Italian. Tech3 […]
Last week, it was announced that Vinales is joining the French outfit from Aprilia, and Bastianini, the ousted Ducati rider, will team up with him at Tech3 in Italy. Tech3 will switch back to an orange color scheme in 2025 to establish its independence from the KTM team, contrary to the existing GasGas connection. Pedro Acosta’s impressive start in MotoGP has secured him a spot with the works KTM team, after achieving four podium finishes in his debut season. Poncharal, the team manager, is optimistic about the revised 2025 line-up, acknowledging Acosta’s role in attracting Vinales and Bastianini to Tech3. In 2024, Tech3’s successful season with the RC16 has led to significant changes, marking a new era for the team with two top riders joining for the first time in its history. Vinales made history by winning with three different manufacturers in Moto GP at the Americas Grand Prix, while Bastianini’s resurgence, with three podiums this season, wasn’t sufficient to retain his previous seat.
