Guenther Steiner has a number of riders under consideration for Tech3’s 2027 line-up, but MotoGP insiders are confused by Raul Fernandez’s relationship with the team.
Tech3 They have yet to confirm their drivers for 2027. Ine Bastianini is set to join Trackhouse.Maverick Vinales’ injury and lack of pace has put him in question for next season.
however, KTM prefers Vinales over Brad Binder in Tech3As Sena Agius and Manu Gonzalez is also attached. with the team. recently, Fernandez He is framed for a seat with the French outfit, but this confuses Paddock.
Who should fill the 2027 satellite seats?
Based on the rumor it looks like this
Raul Fernandez’s history with KTM has left the paddock confused about his deal with Tech3 for 2027.
The Spaniard’s future in MotoGP looks uncertain. Reports indicated that Trackhouse signs Luca Marini with Bastianigiving Aprilia an all-Italian rider line.
If Fernandez leaves Tracking houseTech3 may be the only option to stay in MotoGP. However, the relationship with him KTM It will be a big obstacle.
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Relations between the two sides soured after the 25-year-old promoted to MotoGP in 2022, culminating in him buying his own contract to join SNF. KTM is against signing FernandezAnd Paddock can’t see things getting better.
Journalist Valentin Khorounzhy discussed the situation Race MotoGP podcastPeople I spoke to in the paddock said, ‘I don’t know how this bridge is going to be rebuilt, I don’t know how KTM is going to sign Raul Fernandez back.’
“But I think the strong feeling from Ginter and the argument that all the options for Tech 3 are unsatisfactory, please let’s have Raoul at his best.”
What is Raul Fernandez’s ceiling in MotoGP?
“I see him coming to that conclusion. He’s probably the best guy available, like the best true free agent.
“It depends on the push and pull. It depends on whether forgiveness is possible within the KTM structure and whether Fernandes still wants to take himself under the KTM umbrella.
Steiner Fernandez will be interested in bringing, and the boss of Tech 3 could give him the last chance to stay in MotoGP. But it remains to be seen if Trackhouse decides to part ways with him and KTM leaves the decision on the Tech 3 to Steiner.
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