BREAKING: Luca Marini Leaves Honda for Red Bull KTM Tech3 in 2027

Tech3 has confirmed that Luca Marini will join Red Bull KTM Tech3 from the 2027 MotoGP season, with the Italian set to take on a new challenge as the championship enters a major technical era.Marini will leave Honda after three seasons with the factory team, which he joined in 2024. The 29-year-old has established himself as a consistent presence in MotoGP, securing several podium finishes at the premier-class level. Before stepping up to MotoGP, Marini enjoyed a successful Moto2 career, including race victories and a runner-up finish in the 2020 World Championship.His move to KTM will come at a significant moment for MotoGP, with sweeping technical changes scheduled to take effect in 2027. The new regulations will see the introduction of 850cc engines alongside a revised motorcycle design and other major technical updates aimed at shaping the next generation of premier-class racing.Marini’s arrival also gives Tech3 an experienced rider as the team prepares for the new regulations. His technical feedback and knowledge of MotoGP machinery could prove particularly valuable during the development phase of KTM’s 2027 package. The Italian is the first rider officially confirmed by Tech3 for the 2027 season, with the team continuing its close relationship with KTM as preparations for the new era gather pace.