KTM Tech3 confirms Enea Bastianini departure ahead of 2027 move to Trackhouse

Trackhouse Racing has confirmed that Enea Bastianini will join the team in 2027, where he will become Raul Fernandez’s teammate. The move had been widely expected for weeks, but the official announcement arrived on Monday.

With the contract switch set for the end of the decade, Bastianini’s time with KTM Tech3 is also coming to a close. The team used the moment to send him off ahead of their remaining season together. In a statement, Tech3 Racing said: “After two seasons with the team, it is now time for us to say goodbye to Enea Bastianini at the end of the year. Thank you for everything you have given the team over the last two seasons—for your commitment to racing, the funny moments and all the great memories we’ve shared. We still have one season ahead of us that we will finish together, but we wish you all the best, Enea!”

Bastianini still has ten race weekends with KTM before he takes his next step. The report notes that he will first ride the Aprilia RS-GP during the Valencia test at the end of November.

His MotoGP path has included a difficult start with KTM’s RC16, particularly in qualifying where he struggled to show his pace. Despite that early challenge, he managed to deliver more consistent results last year, including regular top-10 finishes. A key milestone came in Barcelona, where he achieved a first GP podium with the KTM. The 28-year-old is also expected to remain a frequent top-10 contender in 2026.

In the current championship standings, Bastianini is listed with 76 points in 12th place, making him the second-best KTM rider behind Pedro Acosta.