Salmela joins Red Bull KTM Tech3 to complete 2026 Moto3™ line-up alongside Perrone. Red Bull KTM Tech3 is pleased to integrate a new rookie into the squad for the 2026 Moto3™ World Championship, as Rico Salmela has been signed to compete alongside Valentin Perrone next season with the all-conquering KTM RC4. The whole Red Bull KTM Tech3 team wishes the warmest welcome to Rico, as we are thrilled for this young, exciting, but unusual, Finnish-Argentinean duo! Rico Salmela: “Really happy about the news! Also, a big, big thank you to Tech3 and KTM for giving me the chance in Moto3.”Hervé Poncharal, Team Principal: “We are proud to announce the signing of Rico Salmela, who completes our 2026 Moto3™ line-up alongside Valentin Perrone.