Australian rider Senna Agius has signed to race in MotoGP next season with KTM Tech3.
Aguis will be the only Australian on the MotoGP grid in 2027, with Jack Miller moving to World Superbike.
Agius has signed on for KTM Tech3, which has former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has the team's chief executive.
In the modern era of grand prix motorcycle racing Agius will become the 11th full-time Australian rider.
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In the modern era of grand prix motorcycle racing Agius will become the 11th full-time Australian rider.
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Australian rider Senna Agius has signed to race in MotoGP next season with KTM Tech3.
Agius is now fourth in the Moto2 standings, with two wins this season in the United States and Spain.
Aguis will be the only Australian on the MotoGP grid in 2027, with Jack Miller moving to World Superbike.
The Sydneysider now sits fourth in the Moto2 standings after placing 10th in 2025.
Agius has signed on for KTM Tech3, which has former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has the team's chief executive.
"Today a lifelong dream of mine has come true, reaching MotoGP," Agius said.
Australia has had a full-time rider in the premier class since 1985.
In the modern era of grand prix motorcycle racing Agius will become the 11th full-time Australian rider.
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