Some are calling
Espargaro's non-
penalty a Red Bull
conspiracy.
Tech 3: The Right Move
I
t took some convincing, but the highly
experienced Tech3 squad's decision to
use KTM machinery from 2019 onwards
has proven to be a good move.
Miguel Oliveira took the factory's
second premier-class win at the Styr-
ian Grand Prix and Tech3's first since
joining the MotoGP class in 2001. "I was
told many times that [moving to KTM]
was the worst thing I had done and that
KTM was never going to be in a position
to win," said Tech3 team boss Hervé
Poncharal. "I like challenges, and this
was one I wanted to take before leaving
the paddock. You can't believe how mo-
tivated all the people in the factory are.
When you see this crazy involvement, it
gives you wings.
"From the beginning of the year we
could see Miguel was a different man
from last year, thanks to the one year of
experience. Miguel this year is one of
the top five or six riders. He's going to
move on and improve. He's a smart guy,
a cool guy and he isn't excitable. This
is what you need to be a top MotoGP
rider."
Neil Morrison
IN
THE
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