Brad Binder is one of MotoGP’s current crop not linked to multiple seats for the 2027 campaign, but Neil Hodgson has urged brands to consider signing the South African with talent on the right machinery.
of KTM Factory Racing Rider had another tough qualifying time at the Circuit of the Americas on Saturday afternoon. Its P18 grid slot, combined with Pedro Acosta P3 marks the 25th straight week in which he has failed to eliminate a teammate.
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The boss of KTM Pete Beyer admits that Binder didn’t do it The opening rounds of the 2026 campaign are at their best and the position at Matthijhofen is now under serious pressure.
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Neil Hodgson has urged the MotoGP outfit to sign Brad Binder for 2027
Season TNT Sports Live coverage of qualification in 2026 United States Grand PrixMotoGP pundit Neil Hodgson He offered his thoughts on Binder’s future in the premier class amid an already tight rider market.
The former rider is a big fan of the South African and has urged brands to consider signing him amid current rumors that he will be fired from KTM when his contract expires.
“If you compare Brad to Pedro, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen him really start the ball,” Hodgson told teammate Gavin Emmet.
He’s a great rider, I mean we’re big fans of Brad Binder. It would be nice to see him with another producer. He has been on KTM in all classes since coming to this paddock. If I were a producer, I would want him, because I rate him so much.
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Emmett asked if his interest in signing Binder was due to his desire for a decent contract, to which Hodgson replied, “That’s a very good question.”
“If you’re in Brad’s position, who’s been a factory rider for a few years now, it’s not about making money, it’s about getting another chance and making sure you’re worth staying in this paddock.”
If MotoGP isn’t an option, Brad Binder could be eyeing a seat in the World Superbikes.
But if Binder fails to secure a seat on the MotoGP grid next year, Hodgson could see himself follow in the footsteps of former premier class contenders who have lost their seats and joined World Superbikes.
Miguel Oliveira is a recent example. Exactly that. In the year After being replaced by Toprak Razgatlioglu at Pramac at the end of 2025, the Portuguese rider switched to the production motorcycle racing category at Team BMW, which left his successor.
“He will be a good Superbike rider too,” Hodgson said. “He doesn’t stand a chance. If the music stops and all the seats are filled, and there are no chances to stay, I don’t think he’ll go to Moto2. He’ll go to World Superbikes.”
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