KTM vows to keep Brad Binder in MotoGP fight until the very end
South African only has seven rounds left before heading off to ride for BMW in WorldSBK.
Red Bull KTM has pledged its support to Brad Binder as his MotoGP career comes to an end, despite the South African's disappointing performance this season. Binder, who has been with KTM for seven seasons, will move to the BMW factory team in the World Superbike Championship next year. The WorldSBK season begins in Japan this weekend, with only seven rounds left in the MotoGP calendar.
Binder's best finish in MotoGP came in 2022, when he secured second place at Motegi. His last podium appearance was in Qatar at the start of 2024. Currently, Binder is in 13th place in the championship standings and on track for his worst finish in the premier class. KTM's technical director, Sebastian Risse, attributes Binder's struggles to adapting to the grippier Michelin rear tyre introduced in 2023, which clashed with Binder's riding style.
Despite this, KTM is committed to finding ways to help Binder through the remainder of the season. In the title race, Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by 12 points, while Marco Bezzecchi needs a strong performance to stay in contention. Young rider Ruché Moodley is aiming for his second points finish of the season, which will aid his efforts to remain in MotoGP for 2027.
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