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IOL News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Brad Binder frustrated after British Grand Prix struggles, eyes reset in Aragon
Brad Binder did not finish the race because of the crash in the French MotoGP. | Red Bull Image: Red Bull Brad Binder's 2025 MotoGP woes deepened at the British Grand Prix, as the South African endured another underwhelming weekend to extend his run of disappointing results. The 29-year-old will be desperate for a turnaround as MotoGP next heads to Aragon, Spain, where he trails his teammate Pedro Acosta by 24 points, having collected just a single point from the last two races. Binder acknowledged that both he and his team need to take a closer look at their shortcomings to deliver a stronger performance in Spain. 'We need to figure things out a little bit and step up for Aragon,' Binder said, after the race. Once again, a poor qualifying performance proved costly for the Red Bull KTM rider. Despite making some progress on Sunday, his weekend was marred by a crash in Saturday's sprint race — his third in the last two race weekends.. 🗣️ @BradBinder_33 P15 #BritishGP I got a good start before the red flag and didn't on the second start. I struggled with confidence to know where I could push and where I couldn't. We need to figure things out a little bit and step-up for Aragon. — RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING (@KTM_Racing) May 25, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ He has yet to start any race this season inside the top ten, and his ongoing struggles with the RC16 continued as he qualified a season-worst 19th at Silverstone. Although crashes from both Marc and Alex Marquez in the opening laps of the main race allowed Binder to climb as high as 11th, he eventually slipped back to 15th after the restart, unable to hold his position. Reflecting on the British GP, Binder summed up the whole weekend as not ideal as a lot didn't go his way. 'A tough weekend for us here in Silverstone. Qualifying was difficult, we didn't finish the Sprint and the race on Sunday was also tough. 'I got a good start before the red flag and didn't on the second start. I struggled with confidence and to know where I could push and where I couldn't. 'As soon as I started to feel okay, then I would have some 'moments'. It's hard at the moment." A comeback to be proud of for @37_pedroacosta 🫡👊 finishing P6 from P14. 🦈 On the otherside of the garage @BradBinder_33 was unlucky with a penalty of 1 position for exceeding track limits on the last lap but still takes a point for P15. #KTM #ReadyToRace #BritishGP 🇬🇧 — RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING (@KTM_Racing) May 25, 2025
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Brad Binder urges Red Bull KTM to ‘figure out things a little bit'
South African star could only earn one point is his last four MotoGP starts. Brad Binder admitted there is lots of room for improvement after another disappointing weekend at the British MotoGP. The Red Bull KTM rider left Silverstone with one point after crashing out of the sprint race and finishing the main race in 15th place. The solitary point is all Binder has to show for his last four starts, after crashing out twice at the French Grand Prix. Binder is still 14th in the title race on 34 points, a country mile behind leader Marc Marquez (196). Marx Marquez finished third at Silverstone behind Marco Bezzecchi and Johann Zarco to stretch his champions lead over this brother Alex Marquez to 24 points. No luck for Brad Binder Things could have turned out very differently for Binder had the main race not been red-flagged following a collision between Franco Morbidelli and Aleix Espargaro.. He made a great start to move from 19th on the grid to 12th as the Marquez brothers crashed out within the first three laps. The pair restarted on new bikes and Binder could not repeat his heroics at the second go and never ran higher than 12th. 'A tough weekend for us here in Silverstone. Qualifying was difficult. We didn't finish the sprint. And the race today was tough,' Binder told the KTM website. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Brad Binder's MotoGP Red Bull KTM RC16 from up close 'I got a good start before the red flag and didn't on the second start. I struggled with confidence and to know where I could push and where I couldn't. As soon as I started to feel okay then I would have some moments. It's hard at the moment. We need to figure things out a little bit and step-up for Aragon.' KTM loses more ground What should be of great concern to KTM is that other manufacturers are catching up with Ducati at a much faster rate than they are. Bezzecchi won for Aprilia, Zarco is on a Honda and Fabio Quartararo, who was on pole position and leading the race when he retired due to mechanical issues, rides for Yamaha. ALSO READ: Brad Binder: Sleeping at home and racing at Kyalami will be 'sick' Binder's team-mate Pedro Acosta did well to finish sixth from 14th place, but even he was very vocal about the KTM's struggles at the weekend. Ruché Moodley, who made his comeback after a hand injury, finished the Moto3 race in 20th place. Brad Binder's younger brother, Moto2 rider Darryn Binder, will only make his return from a hand injury at the Aragon Grand Prix in two weeks' time.
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Brad Binder in desperate need of a good showing at Silverstone
Red Bull KTM man has slipped to 14th in the MotoGP title race after double French flop. If ever Brad Binder needed a strong comeback in his MotoGP career, it is at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend. The Red Bull KTM rider slid to 14th in the title race after crashing out of both the sprint and main race at Le Mans two weeks ago. Binder (32 points) now trails factory KTM team-mate Pedro Acosta (46) and Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales (40) in the championship. Only in his rookie premier class season in 2020, when he finished 11th, did Binder not finish the season in the top 10. In 2021 and 2022 he finished sixth, in 2023 he was fourth and last year fifth. ALSO READ: Brad Binder to start 2025 MotoGP season 'a much better rider' Happy hunting ground for Brad Binder He has also outscored every team-mate he's had in the premier class. They include Pol Espargaro, Miguel Oliviera, Jack Miller and Acosta. The 5.9km Silverstone layout might present the perfect opportunity for Binder to bounce back strongly in a season he has not finished higher than sixth. He has stood on the podium in every class he has competed in, which includes a win in his Moto3 championship-winning 2016 season. Vinales has shown that the RC16 has the pace to keep up with the leading pack. Both Vinales and Acosta has flirted with the podium this season which has been dominated by Marc Marquez ahead of Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Brad Binder's MotoGP Red Bull KTM RC16 from up close Even with only six of the 22 races complete, it is probably only Alex Marquez (149) and Bagnaia (120) that can keep Marc Marquez (171) from snatching a seventh premier class crown. Darryn still out, Ruché back Brad Binder's younger brother Darryn Binder will miss the Moto2 race to recover from a hand fracture. The Gresini Moto2 rider broke his hand during practice at Le Mans which ruled him out of the French Grand Prix. He will return to action at the Aragon MotoGP in two weeks' time. Moto3 rider Ruché Moodley will take part in the British Grand Prix, reports Double Apex. The BOE Motorsport man missed the French Grand Prix after breaking his right hand during practice before the Spanish Grand Prix. The British Grand Prix sprint race starts at 5pm on Saturday and the main race at 2pm on Sunday.
ArabGT
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Record-Breaking MotoGP Bike Heads to Auction for the First Time
For the first time ever, the fastest motorcycle in MotoGP history is being made available to collectors and racing enthusiasts alike. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, in partnership with RM Sotheby's, is auctioning off the legendary KTM RC16—ridden by Brad Binder during the 2023 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello—where it shattered records by hitting a staggering 366.1 km/h (224.7 mph). The online auction will take place from May 26 to 29, 2025. The Speed That Shook Mugello At the heart of this machine is a 1,000cc V4 engine with pneumatic valves, pushing Binder to an unprecedented top speed on Mugello's iconic straight. That performance didn't just win headlines—it set a new benchmark in MotoGP history. Your Chance to Own Racing Royalty This auction isn't just another sale—it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a factory-built MotoGP masterpiece: Starting Estimate : Bidding opens between $390,000 and $500,000, with no reserve price. Display-Ready : While the bike is classified as a showpiece, it remains in full working condition. The engine is sealed to protect factory tuning. Exclusive Rights : KTM holds the right of first refusal should the buyer decide to resell the bike later. Track Access (With Conditions): Due to the specialized tech involved—like its unified ECU system and race-grade suspension—the bike can't be operated outside KTM's framework. That said, a limited track experience may be arranged directly with the team. Built for Speed, Designed for History This particular RC16 was fine-tuned by KTM's elite engineering squad under the direct input of Brad Binder and Pol Espargaró. The result is a machine with unmatched stability at extreme velocities—more prototype than product, and rarely made available to the public. For collectors and adrenaline lovers, this is a rare invitation to own a genuine piece of MotoGP history—a symbol of cutting-edge racing performance, and a tribute to the relentless pursuit of speed.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Difficult weekend for Brad Binder at French MotoGP
Brad Binder did not finish the race because of the crash in the French MotoGP. | Red Bull South African MotoGP rider Brad Binder did not finish the French MotoGP after he crashed the RC16 at turn 14 at the Bugatti Circuit. Red Bull KTM Racing confirmed that he was okay after the crash, but his Championship fight slipped further and further away from him. Binder's teammate Pedro Acosta took home a superbly raced P4 for the team, their highest of the season so far, and some valuable points towards the team championship. Italian racer Johann Zarco stunned the MotoGP world to pull off an incredible victory at home, robbing team Ducati of the opportunity to rewrite history. But while Ducati leads the way, Red Bull and Binder have yet to find their way this season. The South African started Sunday's main race from P13 and did well to fight up the pack to sixth position before crashing out. Both Red Bull drivers have found a quicker pace from what they first started the season with, which could be owed to improvements on the RC set up. The Potchefstroom-born racer made the best of his situation, even with the wet weather on Sunday making conditions even more difficult. The intensity of the rain had increased by the time the race was about to begin, causing all riders to pit at the end of the original warm-up lap, delaying the start. Binder was one of the 13 riders to get back onto the dry bikes for the race, but had to serve a double long lap as a penalty. The team's financial woes have added a layer of difficulty for them to compete against highly funded teams like Ducati and Yamaha, regardless, Binder and Acosta have made the most of their position and have been putting up a decent fight. It wasn't the first crash Binder experienced this weekend, which seemed to be tainted with a bit of bad luck. Binder crashed during the time attack session on Friday and crashed four laps into the French Sprint. 'One of the strangest crashes I've had… front locked up straight and that was that. Otherwise I felt good all day, just didn't come together. We will go again tomorrow. Plan is to get off the line clean and try to make something of it,' Binder said. As far as points go, Binder dropped down to 14th on the rider standings with his 32 points, while Acosta jumped to 9th place after his stellar ride on Sunday. He will now look to Silverstone in two weeks for the British MotoGP and hopefully get back to the top of the pack where he feels comfortable.
