PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name : Brad Binder
Country : Potchefstroom, South Africa 🇿🇦
Career Statistics
Championships : 1 | Races : 217 | Poles : 7 | Wins : 17
News
- Brad Binder finds himself on the losing end of the power struggle against Pedro Acosta, who continues to rise in influence.
Brad Binder must be feeling the heat to elevate his game. Brad Binder has received a stern warning that his position as KTM’s leading rider is in jeopardy… - KTM : Philosophy for the Success
KTM’s latest achievement in Portimão, where it solidified its position as Ducati’s closest competitor in MotoGP, isn’t an isolated incident; rather, it’s a testament to their sustained pursuit…. - Binder’s Broken Wings Cause Setback, Jack Miller’s Plans Derailed by ‘Unforeseen Issue’
“Enduring 20 laps around COTA with that absence wasn’t exactly enjoyable.” “At COTA, despite Pedro Acosta’s impressive performance on the sister GASGAS machine, it turned out to be… - Brad Binder Looks Forward to KTM’s ‘Big Progression’ at COTA
“Brad Binder Expresses Eagerness for Another Shot Ahead of MotoGP Round at COTA” “With significant progress observed from 2022 to last season’s American MotoGP round, Brad Binder is… - Brad Binder : “I Am Positive Person & Believe in Looking Forward; Complaining Doesn’t Solve Anything.”
Despite the challenges that may arise on the track, Brad Binder is known for rarely airing complaints in public, often seen maintaining a consistently positive attitude. This aspect…
EVERYTHING ABOUT BRAD BINDER
Brad Binder will continue to lead the KTM project in the 2024 MotoGP season, marking his fifth year with the Austrian manufacturer. With KTM’s RC16 steadily improving, Binder’s progression to becoming one of MotoGP’s top riders has been swift, setting the stage for a potential title challenge in the near future for the former Moto3 champion.
Binder made his debut in the grand prix scene at 17 in the 2011 125GP World Championship. As the series transitioned to Moto3 in 2012, Binder joined the RW Racing GP team. Though his initial campaign was modest, he impressed with a fourth-place finish in the Valencia season finale.
Moving to Mahindra machinery with Ambrogio Racing for 2013 and 2014, Binder’s performances improved, clinching a pair of podiums, including a second-place finish in Germany.
His success caught the attention of KTM, and he joined the factory-backed Ajo Motorsport team in 2015. Binder’s dominance in the 2016 Moto3 season, with six victories and 13 podiums in 18 races, led him to clinch the World Championship title.
Transitioning to Moto2 in 2017 with the Ajo-run KTM squad, Binder showed promise despite missing three races due to injury. In 2018, he secured his first wins at Sachsenring, Aragon, and Phillip Island, finishing third in the standings.
Despite challenges with a less competitive KTM chassis in 2019, Binder showcased his talent with a series of wins in the latter part of the season, finishing second in the standings behind Alex Marquez.
Now, as he prepares for the 2024 MotoGP season, Binder’s continued partnership with KTM positions him as a formidable contender, with high hopes for further success on the premier-class stage.
Brad Binder made his MotoGP debut with KTM in 2020, initially slated to ride for Tech3 Racing but quickly promoted to the factory team after Johann Zarco’s departure. Despite the pressure of being a rookie on a factory bike, Binder impressed with a stunning maiden victory at Brno, marking KTM’s first win in MotoGP. While consistency eluded him, he secured solid top-five finishes and finished 11th in the championship standings.
In 2021, Binder remained with the Factory team alongside Miguel Oliveira. His standout moment came at the Austrian MotoGP, where he showcased bravery and skill to clinch victory in a late-race downpour. Although he struggled with consistency, Binder’s determination led him to finish as the top KTM rider in the championship, with one podium to his name.
Despite challenges with qualifying and limited podium finishes, Binder showed improvement in 2022, securing a podium at Motegi and narrowly missing out on victory at Valencia. He finished sixth in the championship standings.
In 2023, Binder claimed two sprint victories but missed out on a grand prix win. Nonetheless, he showcased his competitiveness by finishing fourth in the championship, emerging as the best-placed rider not on a Ducati bike.
Binder’s sprint successes in Argentina and Jerez highlighted his skill and determination, cementing his status as a top contender in MotoGP.