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The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Brad Binder returns to happy hunting ground in Czechia MotoGP
Red Bull KTM rider took the chequered flag in Brno in 2020 in only his third premier class start. While Brad Binder is experiencing his worse MotoGP season, his Red Bull KTM team has lauded for never giving up despite his well-documented struggles on the RC16. Binder has fought back bravely over the last the last three rounds after going through a wobble that saw him earn only two points in seven starts. After a solid seventh place in Germany last weekend, he heads into this weekend's Czechia Grand Prix in 12th place in the championship after slumping to 14th at a stage. The Automotodrom Brno is where Binder rode to a sensational victory in only his third premier class start back in 2020. KTM crew chief Andres Madrid praised the South African for his professional approach. His factory team-mate Pedro Acosta has been very vocal in his criticism of the RC16 this season, but it is reported that Binder has now made peace with the limitations of his bike and is trying to make the best of a bad situation. Brad Binder 'fully motivated' 'Brad, no matter the situation, enters like 'new' again and this is super-appreciated by the mechanics, the crew and everyone. He is always keen to ride,' Madrid told On Track Off Road. 'No matter how bad the previous weekend might have been, he tries to follow all our work plans and never, ever gives up. He is fully motivated for every grand prix. This is something that I've never seen in a rider quite like Brad: it's that capacity to reset and deliver.' ALSO READ: Brad Binder chuffed 'to get to the line' in chaotic German MotoGP Jorge Martin returns Pol Espargaro will replace Maverick Vinales, who underwent shoulder injury this week, in the KTM Tech3 team in Brno. Espargaro will line up next to Enea Bastianini, who has recovered from appendicitis after missing the German MotoGP. World champion Jorge Martin returns to action in Brno in what will only be his second start in 12 races. The Aprilia man missed the first four races due to a wrist injury. He returned in Qatar, but a crash ruled him out for another seven rounds. ALSO READ: Brad Binder: Brilliant on a bike, but 'useless' at braaiing The high-flying Marc Marquez on 344 points is set to dethrone Martin long before the end of the season. He leads his brother Alex by 83 points and Pecco Bagnaia by 147 points. Saturday's sprint race start at 3pm and the main race on Sunday at 2pm. Brad Binder's brother Darryn will line up for the Moto2 at 12.15pm on Sunday.
NBC Sports
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Tom Vialle to skip Pro Motocross Washougal National, joining Aaron Plessinger and Julien Beaumer
Red Bull KTM announced Tom Vialle will skip Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross season in Washougal, Washington, following a crash in the Spring Creek National that left him unable to ride with soreness in his knee and shoulder. 'It's definitely unfortunate to announce that Tom Vialle will be sitting out this weekend's race,' said Ian Harrison, Team Manager, in a news release. 'It's a long and demanding season for our riders, and we've been extremely fortunate up to this point to have had a full roster through the majority of Supercross and Pro Motocross. 'Of course, we love seeing our entire team out on the track representing the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing program, but our riders' health and safety always come first. We fully support Tom's decision to take the weekend off so he can focus on finishing the season strong and continuing to fight for podiums.' Vialle crashed on Lap 1 of Moto 2 in Spring Creek, was slow to rise, and failed to mount up for the second race. He was scored 14th overall on the strength of his sixth-place finish. He was also outside the top 10 in the previous round at RedBud with a 13th-place overall result. Dan Beaver, The Red Bull team has been plagued by injury in 2025, with all four of their riders affected. The announcement came one day after the team announced 450 class rider Aaron Plessinger would also skip the round due to illness. Earlier this month, Red Bull announced that Julien Beaumer would sit out Spring Creek and Washougal to heal from an injured wrist, which will leave only Chase Sexton to represent the team in Washington this weekend. Sexton missed Rounds 2 through 5, returning two weeks ago for the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan. As with Plessinger and Beaumer, Vialle will take advantage of two off weeks following Washougal in order to be at his best for the final three rounds of the season, which begins with the Ironman National on August 9. More SuperMotocross News Aaron Plessinger to miss Washougal for illness Julien Beaumer to sit out two rounds to heal from High Point crash Spring Creek 450 Results | 250 Results Jett Lawrence again overcomes Moto 1, scores Spring Creek victory Jeremy Martin wins final career moto at Spring Creek Hunter wins Spring Creek Moto 1 after Jett crashed on Lap 1 Haiden Deegan wins intense Spring Creek Moto 1 battle over Jo Shimoda Spring Creek 450 Qualification | 250 Qualification Cooper Webb injures knee at RedBud, out until playoffs Cole Davies cleared to ride following Denver crash
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aaron Plessinger to miss Washougal National for illness
Red Bull Factory Racing announced that Aaron Plessinger will miss this weekend's Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross in Washougal, Washington. "The Cowboy is addressing ongoing health issues that have affected him in recent weeks, prioritizing his recovery before aiming to return for Round 9 after the break," Red Bull KTM announced on social media. "Get well soon, AP! " Advertisement Plessinger started the last two rounds strong, at RedBud and Spring Creek, but faded during the first moto of each round, complaining of a feverish condition in Moto 1 in Michigan. Plessinger managed a sixth-place finish in the first race at RedBud, but did not start Moto 2. He lined up for Moto 1 at Spring Creek and spent the first four laps in second place before pulling off the track on Lap 10. He was unable to line up for Moto 2 and did not earn any points in that round. Plessinger left Spring Creek third in combined SuperMotocross League points, 57 behind Cooper Webb, who will miss the remainder of the Motocross season to undergo minor knee surgery. "First and foremost, I feel like I owe everyone an apology, from the fans to the guys on the team," Plessinger said after RedBud. "They work too hard for this stuff to happen. I didn't make the second moto at RedBud and that sucked. Everything was going good until it wasn't. I was doing really good in the first moto, I was keeping up with Hunter (Lawrence) and Jett (Lawrence), and 20 minutes in, my energy level just went — gone. "I don't know what happened. I think I've been dealing with a little bit of a sickness. I tried to keep telling myself it wasn't happening, and it finally caught up to me." Advertisement Plessinger is 21 points ahead of his teammate Chase Sexton in SMX points. Sexton returned to action two rounds ago. More SuperMotocross News Spring Creek 450 Results | 250 Results Jett Lawrence again overcomes Moto 1, scores Spring Creek victory Jeremy Martin wins final career moto at Spring Creek Hunter wins Spring Creek Moto 1 after Jett crashed on Lap 1 Haiden Deegan wins intense Spring Creek Moto 1 battle over Jo Shimoda Spring Creek 450 Qualification | 250 Qualification Cooper Webb injures knee at RedBud, out until playoffs Julien Beaumer to sit out two rounds to heal from High Point crash Cole Davies cleared to ride following Denver crash Spring Creek Preview | Betting Guide
NBC Sports
15-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Aaron Plessinger to miss Washougal National for illness
Red Bull Factory Racing announced that Aaron Plessinger will miss this weekend's Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross in Washougal, Washington. 'The Cowboy is addressing ongoing health issues that have affected him in recent weeks, prioritizing his recovery before aiming to return for Round 9 after the break,' Red Bull KTM announced on social media. 'Get well soon, AP! 🤠" Plessinger started the last two rounds strong, at RedBud and Spring Creek, but faded during the first moto of each round, complaining of a feverish condition in Moto 1 in Michigan. Plessinger managed a sixth-place finish in the first race at RedBud, but did not start Moto 2. He lined up for Moto 1 at Spring Creek and spent the first four laps in second place before pulling off the track on Lap 10. He was unable to line up for Moto 2 and did not earn any points in that round. Plessinger left Spring Creek third in combined SuperMotocross League points, 57 behind Cooper Webb, who will miss the remainder of the Motocross season to undergo minor knee surgery. 'First and foremost, I feel like I owe everyone an apology, from the fans to the guys on the team,' Plessinger said after RedBud. 'They work too hard for this stuff to happen. I didn't make the second moto at RedBud and that sucked. Everything was going good until it wasn't. I was doing really good in the first moto, I was keeping up with Hunter (Lawrence) and Jett (Lawrence), and 20 minutes in, my energy level just went — gone. 'I don't know what happened. I think I've been dealing with a little bit of a sickness. I tried to keep telling myself it wasn't happening, and it finally caught up to me.' Plessinger is 21 points ahead of his teammate Chase Sexton in SMX points. Sexton returned to action two rounds ago. More SuperMotocross News Spring Creek 450 Results | 250 Results Jett Lawrence again overcomes Moto 1, scores Spring Creek victory Jeremy Martin wins final career moto at Spring Creek Hunter wins Spring Creek Moto 1 after Jett crashed on Lap 1 Haiden Deegan wins intense Spring Creek Moto 1 battle over Jo Shimoda Spring Creek 450 Qualification | 250 Qualification Cooper Webb injures knee at RedBud, out until playoffs Julien Beaumer to sit out two rounds to heal from High Point crash Cole Davies cleared to ride following Denver crash Spring Creek Preview | Betting Guide
The Citizen
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Brad Binder chuffed ‘to get to the line' in chaotic German MotoGP
Red Bull KTM man the shining star for his team as riders drop like flies at Sachsenring. Brad Binder finished seventh in what became a battle of survival at the German MotoGP. Picture: Red Bull KTM Brad Binder was delighted to survive a battle of attrition at the 'chaotic' German MotoGP on Sunday. Severe tyre degradation saw riders dropping like flies at the 3.6km Sachsenring, where only 10 of the 18 starters managed to finish the 30-lap main race. Starting 12th on the grid, Binder held on for a gutsy seventh place. The Red Bull KTM rider also finished the sprint race on Saturday in a season's best sixth place which means he left Germany with a healthy 13 championship points. His total of 60 points sees him move up one spot to 12th in the title race. Brad Binder relieved 'The main race was super-difficult. Such a long race and a lot of guys going down,' Binder told the KTM website after the German Grand Prix. 'It was chaos out there and very tricky for the front end. I was in a group the entire time and that was hard for the tire pressure and keeping the whole thing up. 'From a working point of view and the weekend as a whole this was definitely a step. It was sketchy so, even though I would have liked a much better result, it was an accomplishment to get to the line.' ALSO READ: Brad Binder: Sleeping at home and racing at Kyalami will be 'sick' Not the ideal weekend for KTM Binder was the shining light in an otherwise dismal weekend for KTM. Both Tech3 riders Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini were ruled out due to a shoulder injury and appendicitis respectively, while Pedro Acosta earned one point for finishing ninth in the sprint race before crashing out of the main race. Acosta (99) and Vinales (69), who are eight and 11th respectively, are still ahead of Binder in the championship. Out in front, Marc Marques recorded his 69th premier class win and now only trails Valentino Rossi (89) on the list of most wins. The Spaniard leads on 344 points, 83 ahead of his brother Alex Marquez. Brad Binder's brother Darryn Binder finished in the points for the first time since March. The Moto2 rider grabbed one point for finishing 15th in Germany. MotoGP heads to Czechia this weekend before a four-week break.
