KTM will be looking for a veteran rider and young talent in Tech3 next year, leaving them to choose between Brad Binder and Maverick Vinales.
Fabio Di Giantantonio meets Alex Marquez. In 2027 by Pedro Acosta going to Ducati in a new factory line. But in a potential lifeline for Binder, KTM have extended their deal with satellite Tech3 to have four bikes on the grid.
As he says Motor needs MotoKTM is set to pick Vinales over Binder, leaving the South African in the running for one of the few remaining seats elsewhere.
Speaking ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Vinales has hinted that he will ‘finalize’ a contract to stay at Tech3Because they missed the factory seat.
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Interestingly, he indicated that he might be the only full-time rider to test KTM’s 2027 bike. Enea Bastianini, heavily associated with Trackhouse and the Ducati-affiliated Acosta 850cc machine, will not be allowed to ride.
feel like Vinyls Allow Binder to slip the KTM plan unnoticed. The aforementioned Spanish outlet claims they have ‘more confidence’ in Top Gun’s ability to ‘achieve results’.
Vinales’ contract contains a one-year extension option, but he could sign a new two-year contract instead. That clause expires on Monday, so this weekend looks crucial.
Direct comparison between binding And Vinales’ late stay at Tech 3 is difficult due to injuries, but he seems to have a slight edge in the first half of last season.
As for the other seat, the report states that Moto2 ace Senna Agius is preferred. Agius met Trackhouse, however Raul Fernandez won the Sprint at Mugello He should strengthen his hopes for an extension.
If Bastianini Fernandez joins the American squad, there will be a clear opening for Agius next to Vinales. MotoGP bosses are looking for an Australian on the grid for next year’s new race in Adelaide and Jack Miller’s future is in doubt.
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