Brad Binder With KTM continuing to struggle in 2026, Pedro Acosta shines, and MotoGP journalist Matt Oxley thinks the South African’s personnel changes over the winter break have left him ‘completely lost’.
Acosta Reign as the leading rider KTM Helped in the last 12 months Binder Failing to match the young Spaniard’s results at the race weekend.
South African Acosta has failed to disqualify his younger team-mate since his debut in 2024, but it has become clear in recent weeks that Binder has not enjoyed the same support at Matthijhofen as the 21-year-old.
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Tech3 driver Enea Bastianini urged KTM to look beyond prioritizing Acosta Regarding the development of the bicycle during the winter break, which was echoed by Carlo Pernat pointed out that Binder is suffering because of this.
Matt Oxley says Brad Binder has ‘a lot of work to do’ with Chief Executive Phil Marron.
In the post-Brazilian Grand Prix of Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast, Matt Oxley He offered his thoughts on Binder’s difficult race weekend.
The 30-year-old fell from the accident Brazilian Grand Prix After just three laps, however, he was running in a then-low P17. Acosta, on the other hand, is locked in a battle with George Martin for a possible spot on the podium.
Discussing the riders who failed to see the checkered flag in Goiania on Sunday, Oxley said: “What about Joan Mears? Wow!
Was Brad Binder’s MotoGP career better or worse than you expected?
Because he was right behind him and he fell too. Being slow is one thing, but being slow and falling is another. He has a lot of work ahead of him with Phil Marrone.
“You never know if a change of crews can open up something in a driver, and this is only the second weekend of 22 races. But at the moment, you have to think, well, Binder is completely gone. I mean, you don’t expect him to come back. Bastianini And VinylsHe said.
Brad Binder must prove he is still eligible for a MotoGP seat for the 2027 season.
Making Binder’s struggles this year even more serious is that his contract expires at the end of the current campaign, with both seats at KTM Factory Racing already reportedly filled.
Maverick Vinales is expected to partner Alex Marquez in the factory team next year, with both riders moving from satellite teams to MotoGP’s new era of technical regulations.
Binder is said to have accepted that it was surplus to requirements at KTM. This year, however, his job in the Premier League is still at risk if he fails to turn around the season until every seat is filled for next year.
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