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Guenther Steiner’s Tech3 MotoGP team is in the thick of a battle between rival manufacturers over 2027 team line-ups
In the upcoming 2027 MotoGP season, the focus has primarily been on riders rather than teams. The decision on which machinery the new Guenther Steiner-led Tech3 team will use is crucial as MotoGP heads into a new rules era. Tech3, previously a Yamaha satellite team, has been integral to KTM’s premier class strategy since 2019, operating almost like an extension of KTM’s factory team.
There have been speculations of both Tech3 and Ducati’s Gresini Racing being targeted by Honda, with Gresini reportedly declining Honda’s offer due to a lucrative counter-offer from Ducati. This has made Tech3 the main focus for Honda, aiming to expand data collection in the new 850cc era and retain valuable development rider Luca Marini.
While a potential deal with Honda could accelerate Tech3’s path to success, recent reports suggest that KTM may have successfully persuaded Tech3 to stay with them, allowing KTM to maintain four bikes on the grid next season. This decision will have significant implications in the MotoGP landscape as teams finalize their line-ups for the upcoming season.
