KTM do not intend to work with any satellite team other than Tech3 for the 2027 MotoGP season, says Pete Beyer.
The French outfit, now owned by former Haas F1 boss Guten Steiner, worked together. KTM After releasing Yamaha in 2019. Tech3s The contract ends in 2026, but their future with the Austrian manufacturer is uncertain.
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KTM’s financial woes over the past 18 months have led to speculation that owners Bajaj Automobile may sell Tech3 bikes and run only the two factory team machines from 2027. Steiner’s team has since begun negotiations with other manufacturers.
Honda have been in talks with Tech 3 for a long time. They hope to have six bikes on the grid by 2027. But as the discussions continue, the boss of KTM Bearer The lineup is sure to continue for next year.
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As he says Motor sports magazine‘Some insiders in the paddock believe they have decided to join Tech3 Honda. But speaking to the publication, Bayer disagrees and hopes KTM will retain their satellite team.
“We are very confident,” he said. “Tech3 is the only team facing a new start in the paddock. So, they don’t want to simply carry on with business as usual.
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Baer said there was not much difference between them and KTM when asked by Honda: “Financially there is not much difference between our offer and Honda’s, it’s about other things. But I’m sure as I said.
While KTM is still in talks with Tech3, Bayerer confirmed there is no ‘Plan B’: “There are indications from other teams that they want to talk to us, but we don’t want to consider that option.”
“We want to keep Tech3 because there are so many people with whom we have such a trusted working relationship that we are not currently looking at alternatives.”
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“A decision needs to be made soon, because then there are many other things to discuss: Which drivers will be used? What will the crew look like?”
The satellite team agrees, as Steiner says Tech3 will make a decision in two to four weeks To continue with KTM or to sign with Honda.
MotoGP SEG is worried about the signing of Honda Tech3as KTM leaves just two bikes on the grid. Bayer confirmed that this would happen if the French team changed factories because they did not communicate with other teams.
Subsequently, the sport’s governing body feared that KTM might be forced out of the sport altogether, as two bikes would limit their competitiveness and growth.
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