The team was founded in 1990 by ex-racer Hervé Poncharal, engineer Guy Coulon, and Bernard Martignac, and began racing in the 250 cc class using Honda and Suzuki motorcycles.

In the 2000 season, their riders Olivier Jacque and Shinya Nakano placed first and second respectively in the 250 world championship.

For the 2012 season, Crutchlow moved into the second year of his two-year deal, while Edwards announced that he was leaving for the Forward Racing team with Andrea Dovizioso having been confirmed as his replacement.

[3] The Tech3 squad are considered as a 'junior' or development team, signing upcoming riders early in their MotoGP class careers.

[7] In the 2020 season, Tech3 recorded their first ever premier-class win in their 373rd start at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria, KTM's home event.