Overview
- Lando Norris received a public invitation from Tech3 owner Guenther Steiner on The Red Flags podcast to ride a KTM MotoGP bike next year.
- Steiner acknowledged possible reluctance from McLaren leadership over safety and contractual risk for their newly crowned champion.
- Coverage highlights a potential sponsorship hurdle because Norris is tied to Monster Energy while KTM/Tech3 are closely aligned with Red Bull.
- Steiner led a September takeover of Red Bull KTM Tech3 and is set to become CEO in 2026, with Richard Coleman slated as team principal.
- No acceptance, date, or test plan has been announced, though outlets note Liberty Media’s ownership of F1 and MotoGP makes such crossovers attractive.