The unquestionable arrival of Pedro Acosta at Red Bull KTM and the remarkable addition of Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini to the Tech3 squad for 2025 created quite a stir. The pressure has escalated since a pair on the French team have combined for 15 MotoGP triumphs. Brad Binder was left to face fresh obstacles when Jack Miller and Augusto Fernandez were let go. Important KTM character Hubert Trunkenpolz tries to be comforting.
Brad Binder is having a harder time in 2024 despite having a strong 2023 season that included fourth place in the world championship and second position for KTM in the manufacturers’ standings. With 101 points against his 85, his rookie colleague Peter Acosta is currently ahead of him in the general classification, where he is ranked seventh. In contrast, KTM had hoped that Binder would challenge for the world title this year.
Hubert TrunkenpolzBut tempers the mood on GP One: “Brad really had no luck this year.” There were so many tiny things about him that were off.But in an instance like this, we never disappoint a driver. Binder’s speed and ability to win MotoGP races are well known. He has shown it numerous times both with us and in the three Grand Prix divisions.Although there isn’t really a problem with Brad right now, we still need to assist him a little bit with the bike. With his bike, we rode in a direction that gave him assistance with traction but not with feel at the limit.
“Brad Binder’s KTM will be rebuilt before Assen.” Hubert Trunkenpolz goes on: “It would have been crucial for him to have the test in Mugello on Monday.Brad will be working with us to get back on a bike that he enjoys riding and is quick on. The bike travels to its maximum. Thus, before Assen, we will rebuild his KTM.Brad will then be capable of winning MotoGP races at any time, we’re sure of it.
He goes on, “We’re not given up on Brad Binder despite Pedro Acosta’s obvious extraordinary skill.Brad Binder’s full potential hasn’t always been seen in 2024. His current standing in the world championship, seventh place, is not indicative of his actual skill level. Brad would still be fourth in the world championship if it weren’t for his three instances of bad luck this season.It ought to be in this location. However, these kinds of conversations are pointless because our true goal is to win the world championship and not to settle for fourth place. Our goal is to win, and we are undoubtedly working toward it.
Notwithstanding the difficulties this season has presented and the emergence of fresh talent like as Peter Acosta, KTM is committed to standing by Brad Binder. Rebuilding the KTM de Binder ahead of Assen is essential if you want to become competitive again and compete for the win.
