Hervé Poncharal's Tech3 team begins an exciting new era with the arrival of Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales. These two world-renowned riders join the ranks of the KTM satellite team, which aims to return to the heights of MotoGP.
The team Tech3 KTM heads into the 2025 MotoGP season with a breath of fresh air. Under the direction ofHervé Poncharalthe team adopts a new look and integrates two first-rate drivers: Enea Bastianini et Maverick Viñales. This project marks an even closer rapprochement with
KTMconsolidating their partnership to aim for the heights.
After two seasons under the colors of GASGAS,
Tech3 officially becomes an extension of
KTM Factory Racing. During the first
testing in Barcelonathe RC16 of
Bastianini et Vinales displayed a black livery, symbolizing their phase of development, while the presence of Red Bull as a flagship partner remained obvious.
Despite an accident involving Bastianini during these tests, Hervé Poncharal was optimistic: “
these were very exciting times. This first contact with the new machine is extremely important for the pilots.
We saw a certain relaxation among them, and that reassured us. »
Vinalesnow freed from his obligations with Apriliaet Bastianiniwhich arrives from the factory Ducati bring their experience and talent to Tech3. Poncharal highlighted their value on Speedweek: “ Enea and Maverick are absolute personalities. They know that everything depends on good chemistry with the team. »
Hervé Poncharal :
« we do everything to offer our drivers and our team the best possible sensations »
Pilots do not come alone. Maverick Viñales will be accompanied by Manuel Cazeauxhis trusted engineer at Aprilia, whileEnea Bastianini will collaborate again with
Alberto Giribuolawith whom he had already worked at Gresini. These adjustments aim to maximize driver performance and strengthen team cohesion.
With Pedro Acosta et Brad
Binder in the factory team,
KTM lines up a formidable quartet for 2025.
Hervé Poncharal remains realistic but enthusiastic: “ a MotoGP season is a project incredibly intensive. We do everything to offer our drivers and our team the best possible sensations. »
The next step for this new organization
Tech3 KTM will take place on February 5
during official tests at Sepang. With a reinforced structure and elite pilots, Tech3
is positioned to play a key role in the quest for success of
KTM a MotoGP.
