Rumors have been swirling in recent days: Guenther Steiner has reportedly bought the Tech3 team for €20 million. But Hervé Poncharal, the long-time boss of the French team, immediately set the record straight in a statement to GP One : " Yes, we have discussions, as you know. But nothing has been signed. »
The Frenchman also says he is very annoyed by this speculation. Motorsport : "I have never hidden the fact that discussions were underway. But I'm really upset by these rumors that come out of nowheret. »
Created in 1990 with Guy Coulon et Bernard Martignac, the team Tech3 is still led by Poncharal, and no sale is currently finalized. He specifies that any future decision will depend first on the MotoGP contract renewal for the period 2027–2031This framework is essential for assessing the real value of the team and its trajectory.
Hervé Poncharal: “ I am not a megalomaniac, I have always kept my feet on the ground and that will not change. »
Poncharal does not deny having exchanged with Guenther Steiner, but specifies that several potential investors have approached Tech3. No agreement has been reached to date. Its objective remains to preserve the team's identity, its base in Bormes-les-Mimosas, and its current staff.
The contract with KTM runs until the end of 2026, and discussions for the post-2026 period have not yet concluded. Here is what Hervé Poncharal clearly says: " I'm a realist. I've never dreamed, I'm not a megalomaniac, I've always kept my feet on the ground and that won't change. We talk, yes, but nothing is done. »
The Tech3 team was not sold, and Hervé Poncharal remains at the helm. Discussions are taking place, but nothing has been finalized. If a change ever comes, it would be within a structured, thoughtful framework that respects the team's DNA.
In the meantime, Tech3 continues to race in MotoGP with KTM, Viñales and Bastianini, and belongs to no one other than… Tech3.
