KTM will continue to field four factory KTM RC16s in the MotoGP World Championship thanks to a fresh multi-year agreement and a refocused alliance with the Tech3 team.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 have formed the factory’s MotoGP effort since 2019 ensuring four KTM RC16s on the Grand Prix grid. The union has helped deliver victories, podium results and both rider and technical development to KTM’s push in world championship competition and for the globe’s most popular motorcycle racing series.
Tech3 entered a new era of ownership for 2026 but the same goals for performance, profile and the maximum impact in MotoGP remain in place, fully backed by the factory in Austria and the KTM Motorsport program.
Guenther Steiner, Tech3 CEO: “In motorsport, the strongest partnerships are often the ones you already know inside out. With KTM and Tech3, we’re not starting from zero. Thanks to all the work by Hervé Poncharal and the team over the past few years we have a solid foundation with KTM, and that gives us a real advantage as we head into a completely new regulatory era. For both sides, this is about building on what already works. That continuity puts us in the best possible position to adapt quickly and stay competitive when the new rules come in.”
Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “We’re very pleased to continue our journey together with Tech3. This year marks a new chapter for the team, in line with the dynamic growth of MotoGP. We’ve aligned our strategy and ambitions, and we’re heading into the future with real excitement to keep pushing and making a difference in this championship. A special thanks to Guenther Steiner and the entire Tech3 Team for their loyal commitment and passion for this project. That dedication is a key part of our strength as a group. There is strong belief in the factory, and together we look at 2027 and beyond with full focus and the clear objective to compete at the very highest level.”
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