Tech3 KTM has introduced that Australian rider Senna Agius will step up from Moto2 to hitch its MotoGP workforce for the 2027 season.
Agius has posted sturdy ends in the Moto2 championship which have seen him rise to fourth within the standings, which has satisfied Tech3 KTM to signal him forward of the brand new laws cycle.
The Aussie gained consideration after some promising rides in his rookie marketing campaign in 2024, most notably taking a podium in his residence race at Phillip Island.
After the rostrum, Agius continued his momentum within the Moto2 class by claiming 4 victories and three additional podiums during the last two seasons.
Agius will companion Luca Marini for his first season in MotoGP after signing with the French outfit.
“Immediately, a lifelong dream of mine has come true: reaching MotoGP,” Agius stated in a press launch.
“So a few years of arduous work have gone into this second, and I’m extremely grateful to Guenther and everybody at Tech3 for believing in me and giving me this chance. I can’t wait to repay their religion. I do know the problem forward, however I’m able to study, work arduous, and grow to be the very best model of myself with this workforce.
“An enormous thanks to my household, mates, and everybody who has supported me and made sacrifices all through my journey. I’d additionally wish to thank each workforce, engineer, and mechanic I’ve labored with through the years – they’ve all performed a component in serving to me attain this level. I can’t wait to get began and make everybody proud.”
Guenther Steiner, Tech3 CEO, added: “We consider Senna has the qualities to make a really sturdy step into MotoGP. He has proven spectacular velocity and maturity in Moto2, however what actually stood out to us was his dedication to maintain bettering and his perspective in the direction of the work required to succeed.
“We’re constructing a workforce for a very new period of MotoGP, and we wished to mix expertise with younger expertise. Senna represents an thrilling a part of that future. We all know there can be rather a lot for him to study however we’re able to help him by that course of. We’re more than happy to welcome him to Tech3 and look ahead to seeing him develop with us.”
