Red Bull KTM Tech3

What Red Bull KTM Tech3 does

Red Bull KTM Tech3 is a private, France-based professional motorcycle racing team that competes in the MotoGP World Championship and operates a Moto3 subsidiary entry. The team was originally founded in 1989 by Hervé Poncharal and entered its current "Red Bull KTM Tech3" configuration in 2017 as a satellite team to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, running the KTM-developed RC16 motorcycle with factory technical support; the 2026 season marks the tenth year of the Red Bull KTM era and the seventh year of the KTM satellite partnership. For 2026 the team's MotoGP rider lineup is Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales, supported by Team Manager Nicolas Goyon and a crew-chief structure that includes Andres Madrid (moved from the factory team to lead Bastianini's garage).

The business is sponsorship-driven: the primary revenue stream is title and technical sponsorship from Red Bull and KTM, supplemented by a multi-vendor partner stack (Motul, Michelin, WP Suspension, Alpinestars, Akrapovic, Beta Tools, Regina Chain, RCB, Blinker, MotoGP Premier Hospitality), with secondary income from race prize money. The team competes across 22 Grands Prix in 18 countries per season, generating global brand visibility through on-track performance (14 podiums and 17 top-five finishes in 2025) and through its social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, newsletter). In January 2026, a consortium led by IKON Capital, joined by David Blitzer's Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors, acquired the team from Poncharal and installed former Haas F1 principal Guenther Steiner as CEO, with the stated objective of elevating on-track competitiveness and building a scalable commercial operation targeting North American and Asian markets.

Name

Red Bull KTM Tech3

Legal name

Tech3

Website

https://motogp.tech3racing.fr/index.php

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Red Bull KTM Tech3 is a France-based private MotoGP racing team operating as KTM's satellite squad, fielding Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales on KTM RC16 motorcycles and funded primarily by Red Bull title sponsorship and a multi-vendor technical partner stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Motorcycle Racing

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent) (MPAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motorsports Driver & Rider Management / Representation (MPAKAGAG)

Keywords

• Motorsport racing team
• Moto gp competition
• Professional motorcycle racing
• Motorsport sponsorship services
• Racing team operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Fronton

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: Primary revenue stream from title sponsor Red Bull, manufacturer KTM, and additional sponsors including Motul, WP Suspension, RCB, Michelin, Blinker, Beta Tools, Alpinestars, Akrapovic, and others.
2. Race Prize Money: Prize money earned from race finishes and championship standings in the MotoGP World Championship.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Red Bull KTM Tech3 is a professional motorcycle racing team that competes in the MotoGP World Championship as a KTM satellite team, fielding two riders (Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales) aboard factory-supported KTM RC16 motorcycles. The team delivers racing competition services across 22 Grands Prix in 18 countries, providing brand exposure for corporate sponsors including title partner Red Bull and manufacturer KTM.

Product overview

Red Bull KTM Tech3 is a MotoGPT World Championship racing team that operates as a satellite operation for KTM Factory Racing. The team fields two riders (Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales) who compete aboard KTM RC16 motorcycles in the premier motorcycle racing series. The organization provides comprehensive racing services including rider management, technical operations, race strategy, and equipment support. The 2026 season marks the tenth year of Red Bull KTM's elite-level Grand Prix racing involvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MotoGP Racing Competition Services Professional MotoGP World Championship racing competition services operated as a KTM satellite team, fielding two elite riders (Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales) on factory-supported KTM RC16 motorcycles across 22 Grands Prix in 18 countries annually.
• Moto3 Racing Team

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,600,000 record attendance in 2025 with 21% growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, secondary and minor.

• Guenther SteinerprimaryOthers · 30 January 2026Former Haas F1 team principal appointed as CEO of Tech3 following the acquisition. Brings extensive motorsport management experience to lead the team's competitive and commercial development.
• KTM (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended successful MotoGP partnership. Tech3 operates as KTM's satellite team, running the KTM RC16 motorcycle with technical support from the factory. 2026 marks the seventh year of collaboration.
• Red BullprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitle sponsor giving the team its name 'Red Bull KTM Tech3'. Red Bull branding is featured prominently on bikes, rider gear, and team equipment.
• MotulsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial lubricant partner providing oils and fluids for the KTM RC16 motorcycles.
• WP SuspensionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuspension supplier for the Tech3 MotoGP team, providing suspension components for the RC16.
• MichelinsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial tire supplier for MotoGP championship, providing tires to all teams including Tech3.
• AlpinestarssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRacing apparel partner providing rider suits, gloves, boots, and other safety gear.
• AkrapovicsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExhaust systems partner providing titanium and carbon fiber exhaust components for the KTM RC16.
• Beta ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTooling partner providing workshop equipment and tools for pit lane operations.
• BlinkerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAftermarket parts partner providing motorcycle components.
• RCBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company providing additional support to the Tech3 racing operation.
• Regina ChainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChain and chain conversion systems supplier for the KTM RC16.
• MotoGP Premier HospitalityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hospitality partner providing VIP experiences at MotoGP events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Red Bull KTM Ajo: KTM-aligned Moto3 and Moto2 team (Aki Ajo's squad). Sister team within the KTM ecosystem and Tech3's subsidiary-style counterpart in the lower MotoGP support categories.
• Mooney VR46 Racing Team: Independent MotoGP team aligned with Ducati, owned by Valentino Rossi. Closely comparable satellite-team business model with title sponsorship, rider talent, and merchandise/fan monetization.
• Gresini Racing: Independent MotoGP team operating as a Ducati satellite. Comparable in scale, structure, and sponsorship model to Tech3 as a privately-owned factory-aligned entrant.
• Trackhouse Racing MotoGP: Newer independent MotoGP entrant aligned with Aprilia, backed by US-based investors (Justin Marks). Comparable as a recently acquired, investor-backed satellite team pursuing North American market expansion.
• Prima Pramac Racing: Independent MotoGP team operating as a factory satellite (previously Yamaha, now Ducati). Directly comparable as a satellite structure selling sponsorship inventory and competing for podiums in the same championship.

Broad incumbents

• Repsol Honda Team: Honda's factory MotoGP team with Repsol as long-term title sponsor. Comparable as a manufacturer-backed factory entrant with deep sponsorship and engineering resources.
• Red Bull KTM Factory Racing: KTM's official factory MotoGP team. Direct parent team within the same Red Bull KTM stable; structurally Tech3's superior in development priority and the source of all technical support.
• Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP: Yamaha's factory MotoGP team with Monster Energy as title sponsor. Comparable as a manufacturer-backed factory entrant competing in the same championship for prize money and podiums.
• Ducati Lenovo Team: Factory MotoGP team and current benchmark competitor. Comparable as a top-tier championship contender competing for podiums and prize money in the same series.

Others

• LCR Honda (Idemitsu/LCR):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Tech3Racing
• Facebookfacebook.com/Tech3Racing1
• Instagraminstagram.com/tech3racing
• TikToktiktok.com/@tech3racing

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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