In the KTM pits following the Mugello race, there was a general sense of powerlessness. After the test ended on Monday, Brad Binder expressed his confusion at not being able to fully utilize his speed and his need for clarification. “We were in a great mood when the test day arrived,” he said. I truly have no idea why I’m not able to accelerate to the desired level. Nothing worked, and I could do whatever I wanted.”
It discovered out that his RC16 was acting really strangely. “After 23 exhausting laps, I’m not sure what happens between the front and rear wheels, the twists and movements that we currently have in the motorcycle,” admitted Binder, who is currently ranked seventh in the world championship. Strong vibrations and the bike nearly seeming to bounce in some spots are the difficulties. “Taking clean lines was very challenging.”
Brad Binder: “ it was frustrating”
Jack Miller, his teammate, handled these tuning issues even more delicately, finishing outside the points and just ahead of KTM test rider Pol Espargaro. “Actually, I was hoping for a fast start to the race, like in a sprint,” Binder remarked, referring to his original plan that had brought him to sixth position on Saturday. However, in the race, it was ineffective the second time. It was consequently useless to launch an attack on the positions in front of him.
I was always wearing myself out trying to catch up to the group ahead of me. However, I never did go very close. It was annoying,” he continued.Finally, unable to mount a meaningful challenge against Alex Marquez, Binder found himself in a respectable eighth place. In order to solve the mystery of these technological issues, hope now rests on the upcoming weeks before heading back to the track in Assen at the end of the month. Peter Acosta, the rookie, looks to be recovering considerably better.
