Ayumu Sasaki and Deniz Oncu have extend their contracts with for the upcoming Moto3 season with Red Bull KTM Tech3.

Just fresh off another strong performance, Sasaki is eager to keep up is learning curve aboard the KTM machine after showing some really impressive signs in both races at the Red Bull Ring and during the first of two rounds at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

Oncu, who performed strong from the word go, aims to improve on his rookie campaign so far in gaining more experience within the ultra-competitive World Championship field, after displaying some really promising potential so far.

“I’m super happy to continue one more year with this team. I’m very proud to stay in this team, because I believe a lot in Herve, in my crew and everybody, who is inside the team," said Oncu.

They all are pushing very hard to make me happy and to get good results, for which I’m really thankful. I believe that we will enjoy many nice moments together. Now I continue to work to make my dream come true.”

Sasaki added: "I’m very happy that I will stay with KTM and the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team for the 2021 season. This year has been a bit tough for us, changing the manufacturer, but we were getting stronger and stronger.

"Since Austria, we were fighting at the front and could show our potential. We made a big step, although the results are not what we wanted. I’m really proud to continue this journey, I’m really happy with the KTM bike at the moment and also with the team.

"I think we can be truly competitive also for next year. I can’t thank all the people involved enough, starting from KTM factory, Red Bull and all the guys from the team, especially also Herve.

"We will try to finish the season strong and we have to prepare very well for next year and hopefully we can be one of the guys fighting for the championship next season.”