Last season KTM took on the premier class for the premier class reaching also some impressive results with seven top ten finishes. For the next season KTM will have even more representation after having announced that it would partnership with Tech 3

Tech 3 had been partners with Yamaha for more than two decades.

“We are very happy to join forces with Tech 3 in MotoGP from 2019,” says Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director. “The team has many years of experience and achieved a lot of great results in this championship. Their professional structure will make us even stronger. Having four KTM RC16 on the grid is also another big step for us, both for the development of our MotoGP bike and expanding KTM’s structure in the paddock. From the Red Bull Rookies Cup up to MotoGP there is a clear path to the top. We are looking forward to start a great cooperation and I’m thankful towards Hervé Poncharal for the future trust in KTM.”