Ducati could be targeting a move to make Tech3 its new satellite MotoGP team from 2027, with Honda in talks to move Gresini away from the Borgo Panigale brand stable.
The Bullets of Bologna boasted the biggest stable in MotoGP since 2019 Ducati It is the only manufacturer to offer two or more satellite groups in the last eight years. HondaBut you want to see Gresini Join LCR in the satellite fold from next time.
Honda is seriously pushing to talk to Gresini.According to the 2027 MotoGP regulations, they want to field six factory-spec bikes in the first campaign. Gresini was previously a satellite Honda team from 1997-2014, before joining forces with Aprilia in 2015 and Ducati in 2022.
David Tardozzi believes that Gresini “want to stay with Ducati”. Moving into the 850cc era next year instead of reuniting with Honda. But that’s how it is said Gresini may ask Ducati to make them a factory-backed team. From 2027, like VR46, as a standalone outfit.
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Ducati could add Tech3 as a satellite team in 2027 if Gresini joins Honda.
Ducati and Honda are currently unable to finalize their deal with Gresini, while the five manufacturers are locked in talks on a joint commercial deal with MotoGP for the next five years. But if Gresini decides to join Honda, Ducati Plan-B could be in line.
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As he says Manuel PesinoDucati could fill Gresini’s void by capitalizing on their satellite status. Guenter Steiner Looking for his Tech3 To leave the group KTM Stable. Steiner has now taken over Tech3 from Hervé Poncharal and is looking to find a new partner for 2027.
It will be a one-out, one-in affair for Ducati, with the VR46 expected to remain, replacing Greciani with Tech3 to continue boasting two satellite teams. According to recent reports. They convinced Ducati to extend the VR46 satellite contractAfter talking with Aprilia.
Uccio Salucci has confirmed that Aprilia has approached the VR46 To discuss whether Valentino Rossi’s team will join the Noale factory’s satellite stable from 2027. But the VR46 is set to continue running the Desmosedicis at the start of the 850cc era, and could join them if the Tech3 Gresini joins Honda.
Steiner has long wanted Tech3 to become a satellite Ducati teamAnd reports of Borgo’s interest in partnering with the Pangale brand first surfaced when it was announced that he was leading an alliance to buy Tech3 from Poncharal. He completed his term in August 2025.
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