A group of investors led by former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has finalised its acquisition of the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP team, marking a significant crossover between two- and four-wheel motorsport.
The takeover was first announced in 2025 and has now been completed ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season, which starts at the Thai Grand Prix from February 27 to March 1. The investor group includes Ikon Capital, Bolt Ventures, Main Street Advisors and, notably, Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly, who becomes the first active F1 competitor to hold an ownership stake in a MotoGP team.
Steiner, now CEO of the newly formed Red Bull KTM Tech3 operation, said the investment brings together partners who understand the sport and share a long-term vision for team growth. The group aims to preserve Tech3’s heritage while expanding its competitiveness in MotoGP.
Gasly’s involvement is seen as a historic moment for MotoGP, creating a direct bridge between the premier classes of motorcycle and car racing. His investment comes as the sport undergoes broader commercial changes, following the acquisition of MotoGP’s commercial rights by Formula 1-owner Liberty Media last year.
Source: Motorsports.com
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, had previously been linked with potential investment or purchase of a MotoGP team, including reported interest in Gresini Racing and KTM in the past. Those discussions, however, did not result in a confirmed ownership stake.
Tech3’s current agreement with KTM runs through the 2026 season, but future plans could see changes depending on the team’s direction under its new ownership.
The entry of high-profile investors from Formula 1 reflects MotoGP’s growing appeal and commercial momentum as it continues its global expansion under new leadership.
