Tech3 announce Marini for 2027's new era of MotoGP

Here is the news: Luca Marini is heading to Tech3 for 2027. It is an official announcement, and it comes right as the premier class prepares to plunge headfirst into a completely new era of technical regulations.

Marini is bringing some serious pedigree over to his new home. The Italian is a multiple MotoGP podium finisher alongside his past exploits as a Moto2 race winner. Let us not forget he finished the 2020 Moto2 season as the runner-up before stepping up to make his premier class debut in 2021, cementing a reputation as a respected and consistent competitor at the very top.

This upcoming switch also signals the conclusion of a chapter. Marini's move means the end of three seasons spent with Honda HRC Castrol, a factory squad he originally joined back in 2024. That deep well of race craft and adaptability is precisely what Tech3 is banking on as the championship stares down a sweeping reset in 2027 with fresh machinery.

Guenther Steiner, the Tech3 CEO, made it clear they have had their eye on the Italian. “Luca is a rider we have been watching closely, and we are very pleased to welcome him to Tech3 from 2027,” Steiner stated, pointing to the rider's immense experience, mentality, and knack for working with engineers through tough circumstances as vital assets for their upcoming chapter alongside KTM.

Echoing those exact thoughts, Tech3 Team Manager Nicolas Goyon emphasized how valuable that premier class experience will be. Goyon noted that Marini possesses a strong grasp of what is demanded from both the technical and rider perspectives, expressing high confidence in what they can accomplish together.

At 29 years old, Marini's arrival coincides neatly with a fresh phase for the outfit and KTM as their partnership with the Austrian manufacturer continues into 2027. For the rider himself, it is a brilliant chance to tackle a brand-new challenge and spearhead the team's competitive ambitions on the other side of the regulation shift.