Tech3 signs Luca Marini for 2027 MotoGP season

Luca Marini will join the Tech3 KTM MotoGP team for the 2027 season, marking a significant move for the Italian rider as the premier class enters a new era of technical regulations. The announcement, made on August 26, 2026, confirms Marini's departure from the Honda HRC factory team, where he has competed for the past three seasons. The signing represents the first rider acquisition under the leadership of Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner and signals a new chapter for the team's partnership with Austrian manufacturer KTM. Marini, 29, brings a wealth of experience to Tech3. He made his MotoGP debut in 2021 after finishing as runner-up in the 2020 Moto2 championship.