If you thought Lando Norris was unstoppable in his papaya McLaren, hold on tight, Guenther Steiner just dropped a rare offer that could see the F1 star swap four wheels for two. The former Haas boss, now steering the Tech3 KTM MotoGP team, has invited Norris to test a full-blown MotoGP bike. It’s the kind of crossover dream that gets motorsport fans buzzing, bridging the high-speed worlds of Formula 1 and bike racing.
Lando Norris X MotoGP Bike
Guenther Steiner laid it all out on The Red Flags podcast, saying Lando Norris is welcome anytime if schedules and permissions align. With his new CEO role at Tech3 KTM starting in 2026, Steiner holds the keys to making it happen. He even joked about the perfect match: KTM’s fiery orange livery mirroring McLaren’s iconic papaya hue. Norris, a die-hard MotoGP fan, has long idolised legend Valentino Rossi, even rocking neon accents on his helmet as a nod to the Doctor’s style.
Norris unleashes that talent on a 300-plus horsepower beast, leaning into corners at impossible angles. Steiner sees it fitting like a glove, but hurdles loom large. McLaren CEO Zak Brown would need to greenlight it, F1 teams guard their drivers from motorcycle risks like hawks, fearing injuries that could sideline a title contender. Then there’s the sponsor tangle: Norris reps Monster Energy, while KTM runs deep with Red Bull. Those deals could throw a wrench in the works.
Not The First Time
Yet, the stars might align thanks to Liberty Media, owners of both F1 and MotoGP, who love these fan-pleasing mashups. Remember 2019 in Valencia? Rossi and Lewis Hamilton swapped rides, Hamilton taming a Yamaha MotoGP missile, Rossi tackling a Mercedes F1 car. The footage went viral, pulling in new eyes from both series. A Norris-KTM test could be the next big moment, especially with Norris’ growing stardom and MotoGP’s push for fresh hype.
For Norris, it’s more than a joyride. He’s chased two-wheeled dreams before, and this could sharpen his edge or just deliver pure adrenaline. Guenther Steiner’s bold move revives his straight-talking legacy post-Haas, proving he’s still shaking up the paddock. Will it happen? McLaren insiders and contract fine print hold the answer, but the tease alone has fans on edge.
