Tech3 MotoGP boss Herve Poncharal says Danilo Petrucci joining his team in 2021 as a factory rider proves KTM sees it as an equal rather than simply a customer outfit. On Thursday KTM announced its full line-up for its works squad and satellite Tech3 team, with Petrucci moving to the latter alongside rookie Iker Lecuona and Miguel Oliveira switching to the factory outfit alongside Brad Binder next year. Petrucci and Lecuona are on factory contracts with KTM and will receive full support from the Austrian manufacturer - though Petrucci not taking the seat vacated by Honda-bound Pol Espargaro has raised some eyebrows. However, Poncharal insists there is no issue and says KTM management has...
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