{"id":2113349,"date":"2026-08-26T07:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113349"},"modified":"2026-08-26T07:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:31:49","slug":"luca-marini-set-for-ktm-motogp-switch-as-tech3-announces-first-2027-rider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113349","title":{"rendered":"Luca Marini set for KTM MotoGP switch as Tech3 announces first 2027 rider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_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>Luca Marini set for KTM MotoGP switch as Tech3 announces first 2027 rider<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Luca Marini is set to join the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-08-26T09:20:56+00:00\">Updated: 26 Aug 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\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_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>Luca Marini, 2026 Assen 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<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tech3 KTM has confirmed\u00a0 the signing of Luca Marini for the 2027 MotoGP season, the Italian set to join from Honda.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marini has spent the past three seasons at Honda HRC, having joined the Japanese brand\u2019s factory MotoGP team for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 29-year-old has been seen as an important part of Honda\u2019s technical progress over the past few seasons thanks to his consistent performance and strong communication.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marini\u2019s departure from Honda was confirmed earlier this year when the Japanese manufacturer announced Fabio Quartararo and David Alonso would be joining its ranks alongside Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by Tech3 Racing (@tech3racing)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Enea Bastianini\u2019s recent announcement at the Trackhouse Aprilia team for next year opened the door for Marini\u2019s move to Tech3, which will be his fourth team in the premier class having started with Esponsorama Ducati in 2021.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Marini\u2019s team-mate is yet to be confirmed, although it is expected that current Moto2 rider Senna Agius will slot into the second Tech3 seat in place of Maverick Vinales.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cLuca [Marini] is a rider we have been watching closely, and we are very pleased to welcome him to Tech3 from 2027,\u201d said Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHe brings a huge amount of experience, but also the right mentality and approach for what we are building here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-94adfc1bff3b9027ea47626037a8e88f64364d53050b86198d9ab330163960f3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Interview: What you\u2019ve forgotten about MotoGP\u2019s underrated champion<\/li>\n<li>Official: Maverick Vinales out of Aragon MotoGP, Tech3 names replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c2027 will be a big reset for MotoGP, so having a rider who can contribute to our progress in this new era will be important.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337262_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Luca Marini, Silverstone MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Tony Goldsmith<\/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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cLuca understands how to work at this level of the sport, whether it\u2019s collaborating with the engineers, developing the bike or pushing forward in challenging circumstances.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are entering an exciting new chapter with KTM, and we believe Luca has the speed, experience and determination to help us achieve our goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nicolas Goyon, Red Bull KTM Tech3 team manager, added: \u201cWe are very happy to have Luca joining us from 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHe has already shown his ability to perform at the highest level, and his experience in MotoGP will be extremely valuable as we enter this new chapter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHe has a strong understanding of what is required from both the rider and technical side, and we are confident that he will be an important part of our progress with KTM.\u00a0<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are looking forward to working with him and seeing what we can achieve together.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Luca Marini is set to join the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tech3 KTM has confirmed\u00a0 the signing of Luca Marini for the 2027 MotoGP season, the Italian set to join from Honda.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marini has spent the past three seasons at Honda HRC, having joined the Japanese brand\u2019s factory MotoGP team for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 29-year-old has been seen as an important part of Honda\u2019s technical progress over the past few seasons thanks to his consistent performance and strong communication.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marini\u2019s departure from Honda was confirmed earlier this year when the Japanese manufacturer announced Fabio Quartararo and David Alonso would be joining its ranks alongside Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tech3 KTM has confirmed\u00a0 the signing of Luca Marini for the 2027 MotoGP season, the Italian set to join from Honda.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marini has spent the past three seasons at Honda HRC, having joined the Japanese brand\u2019s factory MotoGP team for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 29-year-old has been seen as an important part of Honda\u2019s technical progress over the past few seasons thanks to his consistent performance and strong communication.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marini\u2019s departure from Honda was confirmed earlier this year when the Japanese manufacturer announced Fabio Quartararo and David Alonso would be joining its ranks alongside Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1103005\/1\/luca-marini-set-ktm-motogp-switch-tech3-announces-first-2027-rider&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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