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Tech3 signs Luca Marini for 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:09 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Tech3 signs Luca Marini for 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons

Summary

Luca Marini has been confirmed to join Tech3 KTM for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, moving from Honda. This signing comes as part of Tech3's restructuring under new ownership, which allows the team to negotiate its own contracts. Marini's agent initially approached Tech3 management during the Italian GP, leading to meetings that solidified the deal. Marini, who is Valentino Rossi's half-brother, has competed in the MotoGP class since 2021, achieving notable results with Ducati before joining Honda. Tech3 has yet to announce Marini's teammate for the upcoming seasons, though Australian rider Senna Agius is the frontrunner.

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Market Watch

•Luca Marini leaves Honda to race for Tech3 KTM.
•The contract covers the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.
•Tech3's new structure allows them to sign and negotiate riders independently.
•Marini was initially off Tech3's radar until approached by his agent.
•Senna Agius is likely to be announced as Marini's teammate.

Latest Updates

7:09 AMAutosport — Tech3 signs Marini for next two MotoGP seasons
7:07 AMMotorsport.com — Tech3 signs Luca Marini for next two MotoGP seasons
7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Tech3 signs Luca Marini for next two MotoGP seasons

What they're saying

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Luca Marini will leave Honda and race for Tech3 KTM in the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, it has been announced. Unlike in the last two seasons, when Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales raced under direct KTM contracts, Tech3's new ownership structure led by Guenther Steiner is now responsible for negotiating and signing its own riders from 2027. However, despite paying for riders itself, it ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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Luca Marini will leave Honda and race for Tech3 KTM in the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, it has been announced. Unlike in the last two seasons, when Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales raced under direct KTM contracts, Tech3's new ownership structure led by Guenther Steiner is now responsible for negotiating and signing its own riders from 2027. However, despite paying for riders itself, it ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com