{"id":1957545,"date":"2026-05-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1957545"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:00:00","slug":"ktm-says-four-motogp-bikes-fundamental-after-tech3-contract-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1957545","title":{"rendered":"KTM says four MotoGP bikes \u201cfundamental\u201d after Tech3 contract extension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_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>KTM says four MotoGP bikes \u201cfundamental\u201d after Tech3 contract extension<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Pit Beirer says KTM never considered reducing its MotoGP project to a two-bike effort despite telling Tech3 \u201clook at all the options\u201d before new deal.<\/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=\"2026-05-26T09:00:00+01:00\">26 May 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_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>Red Bull KTMs.<\/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>Pit Beirer described having four bikes on the MotoGP grid as \u201cfundamental\u201d for KTM, despite encouraging Tech3 to consider all options before agreeing a new contract extension.<\/p>\n<p>Tech3, now owned by a consortium led by former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner, had been linked with a switch to Honda machinery before deciding on the new KTM deal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s fundamental to work with four bikes,\u201d Beirer said during the announcement of the KTM-Tech3 contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_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>Pit Beirer (left) during announcement of new KTM-Tech3 MotoGP deal.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;re just really strong if you can rely on four bikes, four riders &#8211; but also four crew chiefs, the whole [second] team, and technicians behind them.<\/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>\u201cYou have so much more momentum if you have four instead of two. So we wouldn&#8217;t feel really comfortable going to the future with two bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was never really an option.\u201d<\/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-31ee87608b6a3fe0b7787f2f1e6f0e3324cff63df66c47140cbd73dd2f497762\">  Rivola: MotoGP should close Acosta red flag loophole   Maverick Vinales: \u201cMy body started to remember how to ride a MotoGP bike\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>KTM told Tech3 \u201clook at all the options\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Nonetheless, KTM emphasised that they had given Steiner the space to make up his own mind and encouraged him to \u201clook at all the options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the other side, we also had to give Gunther and his team time to choose,\u201d Beirer continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I&#8217;m even more happy because we didn&#8217;t make any kind of pressure. We told them, \u2018look at all the options\u2019.<\/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<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-45db441fe1d0d48282bdba44b532e8678ed30d63a882b981c8f0716b60a8a751\">  MotoGP considering significant rule change for 2027 season   Valentino Rossi&#8217;s key question to Diggia after Catalunya MotoGP win <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_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 and Tech3 team manager Nicolas Goyon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBut we also made clear our proposal, how our option is looking. And it was always a discussion about, how can we increase the performance?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s all we want. And also Gunther wants to have a bike which is performing. And for that, we need to work together. That&#8217;s very clear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou need four boys on the grid to be a strong operation. And that&#8217;s why we are really happy to announce this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KTM is yet to confirm any of its riders for the new 850cc era.<\/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>The factory team is expected to run an all-new Alex Marquez-Fabio di Giannantonio line-up, while KTM has an option on both current Tech3 riders, Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini.<\/p>\n<div data-entity-type=\"poll\" data-entity-uuid=\"80a7f9d5-e8c7-4e96-a00e-1bb95a651323\" data-embed-button=\"poll\" data-entity-embed-display=\"view_mode:poll.teaser\" data-langcode=\"en\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"[]\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<div 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id=\"edit-info\">\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\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Pit Beirer says KTM never considered reducing its MotoGP project to a two-bike effort despite telling Tech3 \u201clook at all the options\u201d before new deal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Pit Beirer described having four bikes on the MotoGP grid as \u201cfundamental\u201d for KTM, despite encouraging Tech3 to consider all options before agreeing a new contract extension.<\/p>\n<p>Tech3, now owned by a consortium led by former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner, had been linked with a switch to Honda machinery before deciding on the new KTM deal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s fundamental to work with four bikes,\u201d Beirer said during the announcement of the KTM-Tech3 contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_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>Pit Beirer (left) during announcement of new KTM-Tech3 MotoGP deal.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;re just really strong if you can rely on four bikes, four riders &#8211; but also four crew chiefs, the whole [second] team, and technicians behind them.<\/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>\u201cYou have so much more momentum if you have four instead of two. So we wouldn&#8217;t feel really comfortable going to the future with two bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was never really an option.\u201d<\/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-31ee87608b6a3fe0b7787f2f1e6f0e3324cff63df66c47140cbd73dd2f497762\">  Rivola: MotoGP should close Acosta red flag loophole   Maverick Vinales: \u201cMy body started to remember how to ride a MotoGP bike\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>KTM told Tech3 \u201clook at all the options\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Nonetheless, KTM emphasised that they had given Steiner the space to make up his own mind and encouraged him to \u201clook at all the options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the other side, we also had to give Gunther and his team time to choose,\u201d Beirer continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I&#8217;m even more happy because we didn&#8217;t make any kind of pressure. We told them, \u2018look at all the options\u2019.<\/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<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-45db441fe1d0d48282bdba44b532e8678ed30d63a882b981c8f0716b60a8a751\">  MotoGP considering significant rule change for 2027 season   Valentino Rossi&#8217;s key question to Diggia after Catalunya MotoGP win <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_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 and Tech3 team manager Nicolas Goyon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBut we also made clear our proposal, how our option is looking. And it was always a discussion about, how can we increase the performance?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s all we want. And also Gunther wants to have a bike which is performing. And for that, we need to work together. That&#8217;s very clear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou need four boys on the grid to be a strong operation. And that&#8217;s why we are really happy to announce this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KTM is yet to confirm any of its riders for the new 850cc era.<\/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>The factory team is expected to run an all-new Alex Marquez-Fabio di Giannantonio line-up, while KTM has an option on both current Tech3 riders, Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini.<\/p>\n<div data-entity-type=\"poll\" data-entity-uuid=\"80a7f9d5-e8c7-4e96-a00e-1bb95a651323\" data-embed-button=\"poll\" data-entity-embed-display=\"view_mode:poll.teaser\" data-langcode=\"en\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"[]\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<div class=\"poll\">\n<div class=\"vote-form\">\n<h3 class=\"poll-question\">Should MotoGP have separate qualifying sessions for sprints and grands prix?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/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>Pit Beirer described having four bikes on the MotoGP grid as \u201cfundamental\u201d for KTM, despite encouraging Tech3 to consider all options before agreeing a new contract extension.<\/p>\n<p>Tech3, now owned by a consortium led by former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner, had been linked with a switch to Honda machinery before deciding on the new KTM deal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s fundamental to work with four bikes,\u201d Beirer said during the announcement of the KTM-Tech3 contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314677_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>Pit Beirer (left) during announcement of new KTM-Tech3 MotoGP deal.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;re just really strong if you can rely on four bikes, four riders &#8211; but also four crew chiefs, the whole [second] team, and technicians behind them.<\/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>\u201cYou have so much more momentum if you have four instead of two. So we wouldn&#8217;t feel really comfortable going to the future with two bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was never really an option.\u201d<\/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-31ee87608b6a3fe0b7787f2f1e6f0e3324cff63df66c47140cbd73dd2f497762\">  Rivola: MotoGP should close Acosta red flag loophole   Maverick Vinales: \u201cMy body started to remember how to ride a MotoGP bike\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>KTM told Tech3 \u201clook at all the options\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Nonetheless, KTM emphasised that they had given Steiner the space to make up his own mind and encouraged him to \u201clook at all the options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the other side, we also had to give Gunther and his team time to choose,\u201d Beirer continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I&#8217;m even more happy because we didn&#8217;t make any kind of pressure. We told them, \u2018look at all the options\u2019.<\/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<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-45db441fe1d0d48282bdba44b532e8678ed30d63a882b981c8f0716b60a8a751\">  MotoGP considering significant rule change for 2027 season   Valentino Rossi&#8217;s key question to Diggia after Catalunya MotoGP win <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299252_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 and Tech3 team manager Nicolas Goyon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBut we also made clear our proposal, how our option is looking. And it was always a discussion about, how can we increase the performance?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s all we want. And also Gunther wants to have a bike which is performing. And for that, we need to work together. That&#8217;s very clear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou need four boys on the grid to be a strong operation. And that&#8217;s why we are really happy to announce this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KTM is yet to confirm any of its riders for the new 850cc era.<\/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>The factory team is expected to run an all-new Alex Marquez-Fabio di Giannantonio line-up, while KTM has an option on both current Tech3 riders, Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini.<\/p>\n<div data-entity-type=\"poll\" data-entity-uuid=\"80a7f9d5-e8c7-4e96-a00e-1bb95a651323\" data-embed-button=\"poll\" data-entity-embed-display=\"view_mode:poll.teaser\" data-langcode=\"en\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"[]\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<div class=\"poll\">\n<div class=\"vote-form\">\n<h3 class=\"poll-question\">Should MotoGP have separate qualifying sessions for sprints and grands prix?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/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\/1096229\/1\/ktm-says-four-motogp-bikes-fundamental-after-tech3-contract-extension&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1286726_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] KTM says four MotoGP bikes \u201cfundamental\u201d after Tech3 contract extension Pit Beirer says KTM never considered reducing its MotoGP project to a two-bike effort despite telling Tech3 \u201clook at all the options\u201d before new deal. 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