Brad Binder’s future at KTM is uncertain as the final year of his contract approaches. But there is an argument that he should jump before he pushes.
By 2025 binding He went a full season without a podium for the first time in his MotoGP career. It also matched the worst finish with the P11.
He still surpassed Innea Bastianini by 43 points and had a higher points average than the injured Maverick Vinales. But it suffers in comparison Pedro Acosta.
Will Brad Binder still be a KTM rider in 2027?
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Acosta rode KTM RC16 to his fourth championship and 12th podium finish. The other three riders are nowhere near the bike’s full potential.
KTM is focusing ‘almost’ on Pedro Acosta.
According to the report GPONKTM are now seeing Acosta as a ‘family jewel’. They are desperate to convince the emerging superstar to stay.
KTM recently launched the 2027 MotoGP bike In the test, and this was seen as a message for Acosta’s readiness for the new rules.
They are said to be focusing ‘almost exclusively’ on the 21-year-old, which is obviously bad news for Binder, who has dropped down to number two.
KTM boss Pete Baier on the change of Brad Binder’s team principal
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KTM has signed Phil MaronToprak Razgatlioglu, the former chief of staff, will work with Binder next year, so it’s not like he’s completely an afterthought.
But if the team is building towards their French rider, it is hard to hope for a significant improvement from the South African. Binder can benefit from exploring the market.
His stock is currently at an all-time low, but this is still a driver with two premier-class wins and 11 podiums, which makes him an attractive option.
Maverick Vinales is a threat to Brad Binder’s KTM seat.
Last year in KTM considered downgrading Binder to Tech3 in a swap with Vinales.. The back injury ruined the plan, but this is another warning sign.
The competition Vinales reportedly bought a large amount of shares in KTM in the wake of the financial crisis earlier this year. This may have helped him bond with the new team immediately.
If Vinales is fully fit by the start of 2026, he clearly represents the biggest immediate threat to Binder.
Rumor has it. Acosta signed a 2027 contractAnd if another team joins, it could ease the pressure on #33.
Acosta seems to have a good relationship with BinderBut it seems highly likely that this will be the last year of their collaboration, one way or the other.
