Guenther Steiner discusses teams' choice against MotoGP profit share
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Guenther Steiner, CEO of Tech3, addressed the decision of MotoGP teams to forgo a share of championship profits. Despite demands from all five bike manufacturers, including Ducati and KTM, the current fixed-fee arrangement will stay in effect during the new commercial contract running from 2027 to 2031. This move comes amid negotiations involving the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group and highlights concerns over the distribution of championship finances. The continuation of the fixed-fee model may influence future discussions regarding revenue sharing within the sport.
- •Guenther Steiner is the CEO of Tech3.
- •Current contract spans from 2027 to 2031.
- •Five manufacturers requested a profit share.
- •Fixed-fee arrangement with MotoGP will remain.
- 4:05 PMAutosport — Steiner explains why teams are forgoing a profit share with MotoGP
- 3:21 PMMotorsport.com — Guenther Steiner explains why teams are forgoing a profit share with MotoGP
"Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner has explained why MotoGP's current fixed-fee arrangement with manufacturers will remain in place, despite all five bike brands pushing for a share of the championship's profits. The MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), along with Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha, recently agreed a new commercial contract for the years 2027 to 2031. The contract was ...Keep reading
"Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner has explained why MotoGP's current fixed-fee arrangement with manufacturers will remain in place, despite all five bike brands pushing for a share of the championship's profits. The MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), along with Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha, recently agreed a new commercial contract for the years 2027 to 2031. The contract was ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 8, 2026, 4:05 PMSteiner explains why teams are forgoing a profit share with MotoGP
Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner has explained why MotoGP's current fixed-fee arrangement with manufacturers will remain in place, despite all five bike brands pushing for a share of the championship's profits. The MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), along with Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha, recently agreed a new commercial contract for the years 2027 to 2031. The contract was ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 8, 2026, 3:21 PMGuenther Steiner explains why teams are forgoing a profit share with MotoGP
Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner has explained why MotoGP's current fixed-fee arrangement with manufacturers will remain in place, despite all five bike brands pushing for a share of the championship's profits. The MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), along with Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha, recently agreed a new commercial contract for the years 2027 to 2031. The contract was ...Keep reading
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