{"id":1873489,"date":"2026-04-08T11:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873489"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:45:50","slug":"ex-f1-team-boss-guenther-steiner-labels-motogp-riders-a-special-breed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873489","title":{"rendered":"Ex-F1 team boss Guenther Steiner labels MotoGP riders &#8220;a special breed&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Ex-F1 team boss Guenther Steiner labels MotoGP riders &#8220;a special breed&#8221;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Guenther Steiner says MotoGP riders are a \u201cspecial breed\u201d after seeing their performances up close with Tech3 KTM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T12:45:50+01:00\">08 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Enea Bastianini, 2026 US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Guenther Steiner says his first events as a Tech3 KTM team owner have given him an even deeper appreciation of the \u201cunbelievable\u201d risk and skill shown by MotoGP riders.<\/p>\n<p>The former Haas F1 team principal &#8211; who also held roles with Jaguar and Red Bull &#8211; was trackside at COTA, where Enea Bastianini claimed Tech3\u2019s first silverware of its new era.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian finished third in the Sprint, before mounting another impressive charge from 12th on the grid to sixth in the grand prix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, MotoGP is new. I find it one of the most, if not the most, exciting sports in the world,\u201d Steiner told MotoGP.com.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you get involved, it is always surprising how competitive this sport is. How much the rider has influence on the racing here, it&#8217;s unbelievable how up and down it can be, it depends on the rider.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think you need to be different to do what they are doing, in my opinion. I mean, what these guys do on a bike is unbelievable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all think we know how to ride a motorbike. But when you look at what they are doing, it&#8217;s not riding a motorbike! This is riding an awesome machine, at a very high level.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3d9ceb07cb78b5ba193e0d71fcf2109af56b30ff3eb2e6d74e6732b62e6a5390\">  KTM details Pedro Acosta\u2019s new MotoGP approach: \u201cThere was no middle ground\u201d   Maverick Vinales has successful surgery, but MotoGP comeback timeline unclear <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cYou can see it on TV so just imagine doing what they are doing. For me, as a human being, it&#8217;s impossible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, I just can see how much the risk they need to take. They fall down, stand up and run back to get on the bike again. You need to be a special breed to do this!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Guenther Steiner.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cfd2a90c9b7c26043036868a39197230461b741e345943cf10adce738da3688b\">  MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent?   Guenther Steiner eyeing major Tech3 MotoGP change for 2027? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>\u201cWhat are Tech3 doing in 2027?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Steiner added that he is still settling into his current role, but with one eye already on the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m more than happy for the moment. Obviously, I still need to learn a lot. The first six months are just about getting to know the people and the business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I enjoy most is when we go racing and have good moments in racing. We didn&#8217;t have too many good moments in MotoGP yet. We just have to work hard to get better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a combination, it&#8217;s a team effort, and we need to do that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the main emphasis at the moment is not \u2018I love going racing\u2019 &#8211; the guys can do that without me. But for me, it&#8217;s more to set up the team for the future. What are we doing in \u201827 onwards?<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the most important thing is to set the road for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tech3\u2019s current KTM agreement expires at the end of the season, with the team linked to a potential switch to Honda for the new 850cc\/Pirelli-era.<\/p>\n<p>Both Bastianini and team-mate Maverick Vinales, who withdrew from COTA to undergo shoulder surgery<strong>, <\/strong>are also out of contract at the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p>Bastianini has been linked with a return to Gresini Ducati, while Vinales is among the names mentioned as a possible factory KTM replacement for Pedro Acosta.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Enea Bastianini<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Red Bull KTM Tech3<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">KTM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Repair works begin at Brazil MotoGP track after surface issues<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1298411_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market?<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1280801_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-2adbdaa5c70139173b2dd23c964f08edd837c499bb4e9373a11abd797f057a21\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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I find it one of the most, if not the most, exciting sports in the world,\u201d Steiner told MotoGP.com.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you get involved, it is always surprising how competitive this sport is. How much the rider has influence on the racing here, it&#8217;s unbelievable how up and down it can be, it depends on the rider.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think you need to be different to do what they are doing, in my opinion. I mean, what these guys do on a bike is unbelievable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all think we know how to ride a motorbike. But when you look at what they are doing, it&#8217;s not riding a motorbike! This is riding an awesome machine, at a very high level.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3d9ceb07cb78b5ba193e0d71fcf2109af56b30ff3eb2e6d74e6732b62e6a5390\">  KTM details Pedro Acosta\u2019s new MotoGP approach: \u201cThere was no middle ground\u201d   Maverick Vinales has successful surgery, but MotoGP comeback timeline unclear <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cYou can see it on TV so just imagine doing what they are doing. For me, as a human being, it&#8217;s impossible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, I just can see how much the risk they need to take. They fall down, stand up and run back to get on the bike again. You need to be a special breed to do this!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Guenther Steiner.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cfd2a90c9b7c26043036868a39197230461b741e345943cf10adce738da3688b\">  MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent?   Guenther Steiner eyeing major Tech3 MotoGP change for 2027? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>\u201cWhat are Tech3 doing in 2027?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Steiner added that he is still settling into his current role, but with one eye already on the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m more than happy for the moment. Obviously, I still need to learn a lot. The first six months are just about getting to know the people and the business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I enjoy most is when we go racing and have good moments in racing. We didn&#8217;t have too many good moments in MotoGP yet. We just have to work hard to get better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a combination, it&#8217;s a team effort, and we need to do that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the main emphasis at the moment is not \u2018I love going racing\u2019 &#8211; the guys can do that without me. But for me, it&#8217;s more to set up the team for the future. What are we doing in \u201827 onwards?<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the most important thing is to set the road for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tech3\u2019s current KTM agreement expires at the end of the season, with the team linked to a potential switch to Honda for the new 850cc\/Pirelli-era.<\/p>\n<p>Both Bastianini and team-mate Maverick Vinales, who withdrew from COTA to undergo shoulder surgery<strong>, <\/strong>are also out of contract at the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p>Bastianini has been linked with a return to Gresini Ducati, while Vinales is among the names mentioned as a possible factory KTM replacement for Pedro Acosta.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Guenther Steiner says his first events as a Tech3 KTM team owner have given him an even deeper appreciation of the \u201cunbelievable\u201d risk and skill shown by MotoGP riders.<\/p>\n<p>The former Haas F1 team principal &#8211; who also held roles with Jaguar and Red Bull &#8211; was trackside at COTA, where Enea Bastianini claimed Tech3\u2019s first silverware of its new era.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian finished third in the Sprint, before mounting another impressive charge from 12th on the grid to sixth in the grand prix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, MotoGP is new. I find it one of the most, if not the most, exciting sports in the world,\u201d Steiner told MotoGP.com.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you get involved, it is always surprising how competitive this sport is. How much the rider has influence on the racing here, it&#8217;s unbelievable how up and down it can be, it depends on the rider.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think you need to be different to do what they are doing, in my opinion. I mean, what these guys do on a bike is unbelievable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all think we know how to ride a motorbike. But when you look at what they are doing, it&#8217;s not riding a motorbike! This is riding an awesome machine, at a very high level.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3d9ceb07cb78b5ba193e0d71fcf2109af56b30ff3eb2e6d74e6732b62e6a5390\">  KTM details Pedro Acosta\u2019s new MotoGP approach: \u201cThere was no middle ground\u201d   Maverick Vinales has successful surgery, but MotoGP comeback timeline unclear <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cYou can see it on TV so just imagine doing what they are doing. For me, as a human being, it&#8217;s impossible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, I just can see how much the risk they need to take. They fall down, stand up and run back to get on the bike again. You need to be a special breed to do this!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297107_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Guenther Steiner.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cfd2a90c9b7c26043036868a39197230461b741e345943cf10adce738da3688b\">  MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent?   Guenther Steiner eyeing major Tech3 MotoGP change for 2027? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>\u201cWhat are Tech3 doing in 2027?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Steiner added that he is still settling into his current role, but with one eye already on the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m more than happy for the moment. Obviously, I still need to learn a lot. The first six months are just about getting to know the people and the business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I enjoy most is when we go racing and have good moments in racing. We didn&#8217;t have too many good moments in MotoGP yet. We just have to work hard to get better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a combination, it&#8217;s a team effort, and we need to do that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the main emphasis at the moment is not \u2018I love going racing\u2019 &#8211; the guys can do that without me. But for me, it&#8217;s more to set up the team for the future. What are we doing in \u201827 onwards?<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the most important thing is to set the road for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tech3\u2019s current KTM agreement expires at the end of the season, with the team linked to a potential switch to Honda for the new 850cc\/Pirelli-era.<\/p>\n<p>Both Bastianini and team-mate Maverick Vinales, who withdrew from COTA to undergo shoulder surgery<strong>, <\/strong>are also out of contract at the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p>Bastianini has been linked with a return to Gresini Ducati, while Vinales is among the names mentioned as a possible factory KTM replacement for Pedro Acosta.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1092921\/1\/ex-f1-team-boss-guenther-steiner-labels-motogp-riders-special-breed&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300905_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Ex-F1 team boss Guenther Steiner labels MotoGP riders &#8220;a special breed&#8221; Guenther Steiner says MotoGP riders are a \u201cspecial breed\u201d after seeing their performances up close with Tech3 KTM. 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