Tech3 close to deciding between KTM and Honda for 2027 MotoGP deal

"If you pay attention, I think every team has clarified the situation. The only team still in talks is us. It’s true, Guenther is also talking to Honda.

"I think Honda is looking to acquire a third team. Guenther is coming in, having discussions, assessing the market as it stands, and exploring the various possibilities. The only option that seems to be on the table [apart from KTM] is Honda.

"Guenther is simply carrying out market research. We have a good agreement with KTM, but he’s also weighing things up; he doesn’t want to make any knee-jerk decisions. He’s studying the market to see what the options are. And then he’ll make his choice."

Nicolas Goyon and Günther Steiner

Nicolas Goyon and Günther Steiner

As of yet, no decision has been made at Tech3, but according to Goyon, the commercial discussions with the championship are not having any effect.

"Nothing has been finalised; talks are ongoing," he added. "Dorna’s issues with the manufacturers are a separate matter. That doesn’t stop us from conducting our own negotiations and seeing how things pan out."

Goyon is hoping for a swift decision to the matter: "I was hopeful that it would be announced here. But it won’t be."

"I think a strong trend is emerging," he added. "Now we need to finalise the details. I think that’s where we are, and I hope it will be announced soon."

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If Goyon is hoping for a swift resolution, it is largely because the rider market is moving on and the number of options for Tech3 could dwindle.

"My role is at least to tell Guenther that we need to finalise the manufacturer, that we need to know which manufacturer so we can talk to the riders. Because we have riders coming to see us, who want to talk to us, but we don’t really have a project to offer them at the moment. So, making progress on this is absolutely vital."

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