Senna Agius is in talks with several MotoGP teams for the 2027 season, and now KTM could have given him the perfect opportunity to join the grid at Tech3.
The Australian Moto2 rider has been linked with a number of teams including Trackhouse and Pramac. KTM There was another interested group, and now they may have a seat for him.
It was initially reported that KTM may open up their second seat to Agyus. To partner Alex Marquez, but Fabio Di Giannantonio is set to take his seat. Satellite group Tech3 They have yet to confirm their 2027 riders, but the 20-year-old is now likely to join the team.
KTM ‘will not exercise’ option to keep Ine Bastianini – door open to Senna Agius
In the year A number of drivers are vying for a seat at Tech3 in 2027. Looking at drivers contracts, Ine Bastianini KTM has the option to extend the deal until next year, which is arguably the best chance.
Bastianini has agreed to join Trackhouse in 2027.with who Agios It has also been in talks, but KTM can block the deal if they want. However, that seems unlikely now.
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According to the report Speed ​​weekKTM will not ‘exercise’ the option to extend Bastianini’s contract, thus allowing him to move to the track house. It also opens up a seat on Tech 3, which Agius can now take.
The Australian is a strong title contender in Moto2 this season, having already won two races and is fourth in the standings. If he maintains this form, he’s sure to land a MotoGP seat, and with KTM having a seat, he’s the golden ticket to the premier class.
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Senna Agius faces stiff competition for the Tech3 seat in 2027.
Bastianini’s pending Tech3 exit gave Agius a great chance to reach MotoGP, but he was not allowed to rest his seat.
Several drivers are in contention for the seat. Brad Binder may join Tech3. And step down from the factory team, Bastianini’s exit makes it more likely that he will stay in MotoGP.
Did Tech3 make the right decision by staying with KTM for 2027?
Maverick Viñales escaped from the ‘blacklist’ And he could not give a contract. He was in line to join KTM in 2027, but injuries and a poor start to the season put his future in doubt.
Binder and Vinales are well-established drivers and will be tough competition for Agius. But Tech3 wants a young driver next to an experienced head, which gives it an advantage.
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