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Tech3 has confirmed its Moto3 roster for the 2027 FIM Moto3 World Championship, signing a blend of seasoned racecraft and youthful promise. Madrid-born Adrián Fernández returns to the team, while American prospect Kristian Daniel Jr. steps up to a full-time Grand Prix seat.
Experience meets emerging talent
Adrián Fernández, 22, rejoins Tech3 after a 2022 season with the squad and more than 100 Grand Prix starts overall. Since moving to Leopard Racing in 2023 he has become a regular at the front, notching his first Moto3 podium in 2024 and finishing seventh in the 2025 standings.
Across his career Fernández has recorded one win, seven podiums and three poles. Tech3 sees that record and his increased maturity as the foundation for mounting a title challenge on a competitive KTM package.
The American newcomer
Kristian Daniel Jr. arrives as a full-season rookie. The Los Angeles-born teenager, now based in Barcelona, is 17 and made a notable climb through the Road to MotoGP pathway.
Daniel finished fourth overall in the 2026 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and claimed his first pole at the season finale on the Red Bull Ring. Tech3’s management has followed his progress closely and casts him as a young rider with determination and rapid development.
Team expectations and comments
Nicolas Goyon, Tech3’s team manager, described the combination as balanced and strategic. He welcomed Fernández’s return and highlighted the Spaniard’s evolution from a rookie in 2022 to a consistent frontrunner now capable of contesting the championship.
On Daniel, Goyon emphasized the rider’s commitment and personal journey. He noted that Kristian left California years ago to pursue racing in Europe and praised his resolve. According to Goyon, Tech3 believes the American will make a meaningful contribution to the squad.
Riders react
Fernández called his comeback “very special,” stressing that he returns with extra experience, a different mindset and “a lot of ambition.” He added that the objective for 2027 is clear: to fight for the World Championship, while acknowledging the long and demanding season ahead.
Daniel expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying he was “super grateful” and ready to work hard with the team toward shared goals. He accepted that the step up will be tough but voiced confidence in the collaboration with Tech3.
What this means on track
The pairing gives Tech3 both a proven front-runner and a rapidly improving young rider. Fernández brings established pace and race experience. Daniel brings momentum from the junior categories and fresh potential.
For fans and rival teams, the line-up signals Tech3’s intent to be competitive in the Moto3 field next season. How quickly the rookie adapts and how Fernández leverages his experience will shape the team’s prospects in 2027.
