Brad Binder has been a model of consistency and poise throughout his MotoGP career, earning a reputation as one of the fan favorites on the grid since the start of the 2020 season.
KTM It is close. Brad Binder His first breakthrough in 2020, introducing the South African from their Moto2 program to the Austrian constructor’s factory outfit.
Unlike competitors who have moved between developers on the premier class grid, Binder has remained a loyal servant of the Austrian brand.
Binder’s career is defined by his ability to qualify poorly but shape the field on race day.
Although he hasn’t featured South Africa’s best talent in recent years, he has had some impressive highlights in his six years in the sport.
Where did Brad Binder do MotoGP?
Binder makes his MotoGP debut at the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez.
Riding for the factory KTM team, the South African finished P13 in his first premier class exit from 11th on the grid.
It didn’t take long for him to make his mark on MotoGP, however, as victory was just around the corner.
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Brad Binder wins first MotoGP race at Brno at 2020 Czech Republic Grand Prix
The 2020 Czech Republic Grand Prix marked Binder’s career debut in MotoGP.
In his third start, Binder scored a historic victory in Brno, the first ever win for KTM in the premier class.
He became the first South African to win a MotoGP race and the first rookie to win since Marc Marquez in 2013.
The rookie qualified P7 in Saturday’s shootout but showed a ruthless clinical edge, taking out several riders such as Fabio Quattararo before hunting down race leader Franco Morbidelli.
He eventually took the lead on lap 9 and won by more than five seconds, sparking wild parties in the KTM garage.
When did Brad Binder take his first pole position in MotoGP?
As of this writing, Binder has yet to take pole position in the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
It was the KTM rider’s third place finish in total five times in his MotoGP career.
Binder secured just one pole position in his Moto2 days and six in Moto3, but was unable to repeat his one-lap pace from the categories in the pinnacle class.
When did Brad Binder take his first podium in MotoGP?
Binder’s first MotoGP podium was his victory at the 2020 Czech Republic Grand Prix.
Unlike many riders who make it to the rostrum via third or second place, Binder completely bypassed the lower levels to take the top step of the podium in just his third race in the premier class.
Where did Brad Binder win his first sprint race?
Binder made history by winning the second MotoGP Sprint Race at the 2023 Argentine Grand Prix.
Starting from a shocking P15 on the grid, Binder produced impressive passing skills as he gained 12 places in the opening laps to take a stunning victory at the Termas de Rio Hondo-based circuit.
Unfortunately, the South African was unable to repeat his pace in Sunday’s Grand Prix, but would go on to win the second and most recent sprint race two weekends later in Spain.
Where did Brad Binder win his first MotoGP Riders Championship?
As of this writing, Brad Binder has yet to win the MotoGP Drivers’ Championship.
Although she does not own the premier class, the South African is the Grand Prix Motorcycle World Champion in the Moto3 category.
The championship came in the 2016 season when Bonder dominated a field of future MotoGP World Champions Joan Mir, Fabio Quattararo, Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin.
In the year He came close to the Moto2 crown in 2019, but lost out to Alex Marquez by just three points.
Binder’s career-best finish in the MotoGP ranks came in the 2023 season, when he finished fourth in the riders’ championship.
Where did Brad Binder score his best win in MotoGP?
While Bruno’s first, Binder’s win at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix is ​​arguably his best.
With three laps to go, heavy rain began to fall at the Red Bull Ring. While the leaders opted to dive into the pits to swap wet weather bikes, Binder decided to stay on slick tyres.
What followed was a spectacular display of bike handling.
The clutch went off the edge around a thirsty track, the carbon brakes cooled down and the tires lost all grip.
Despite sliding off the track several times, Francesco Bagna took his second and most recent victory in the category by less than 9 seconds.
