Formula 1 star Max Verstappen has been linked with buying a MotoGP team, but has had several opportunities to complete his failed regulatory career.
The Red Bull driver’s interest in MotoGP has been evident throughout his life, having been a fan since childhood. right now, Verstappen It is said that he wants to participate in the sport as an investor.
It comes as Freedom media He took over from Dorna last year and is expected to grow MotoGP’s international market. Given their success in F1, the values ​​of many MotoGP teams could increase significantly, creating opportunities for owners and buyers.
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Guenther Steiner already bought Tech3. And he plans to take over the entire KTM business. With his reign ending in 2025, many other F1 figures have sought to join MotoGP.
Lewis Hamilton chats with Gresini. On a possible deal, however, the group refuses to sell to another buyer or investor. Verstappen has been talking to teams, and may now have the green light.
Max Verstappen has now received the green light to buy the Trackhouse MotoGP team
It was widely reported that Verstappen was interested in buying 100% of the satellite team. As previously stated, the values ​​of these outfits are likely to rise significantly under freehold ownership, and in
Of the six satellite groups on the current grid, LCR and Tracking house Two are mentioned the most. However, Verstappen was unlikely to agree with either.
LCR boss Lucio Cecchinello is said not to be interested in selling 100% of the group but is open to a minority investor on board. Likewise Trackhouse owner Justin Marks wanted to keep the teamSo Verstappen avoids completing the invasion.
However, that seems to have changed now. According to the report GPONMarks is ‘not averse’ to selling the team and Steiner is expected to have received an offer higher than what he paid for Tech 3.
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Will Trackhouse be Aprilia’s satellite team in 2027?
As the marque is open for sale, Verstappen will have the green light to start negotiations with Trackhouse. The team could look very different in the 2027 season.
The American outfit’s contract with Aprilia expires at the end of the 2026 season, with the next contract cycle running from 2027 to 2031. With the MotoGP rider market in turmoil, there is also speculation that teams will switch manufacturers.
Aprilia has been linked to the VR46.Valentino Rossi is looking to remove the team from Ducati. Given the limited budget of Noale’s outfit, if the VR46 was going to join, that meant the trackhouse had to make way.
There are rumors Trackhouse are already in negotiations with Honda.The Japanese giants are looking to add a second satellite team to their ranks. however, Massimo Rivola says the trackhouses are Aprilia’s ‘priority’. Between links to VR46.
