Brad Binder could face his final season in MotoGP in 2026 as his struggles with KTM last season put his future in doubt.
He was from South Africa. KTM Before the high rider Pedro Acosta He joined the factory team in 2025 binding 12 stages per qualifying and results, including Sprints, zero for the partner.
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Binder in 2010. In 2020, he had his worst season since his first season. With the race winless since 2021 and Acosta taking over, KTM is now said to be looking elsewhere.
They are open to replace the KTM Binder. With a younger driver in 2027, Acosta wants to be tied to Ducati at the end of his contract. In the year If he fails to perform on the bike in 2026, the 30-year-old could be out of the factory team and indeed MotoGP as a whole.
Gunther Steiner could opt for Tech3 riders in 2027, potentially bad news for Brad Binder.
In the year As suggested by 2025, the South African rider may have a saving grace if he loses his KTM seat. Binder had to drop to Tech3 Midway through the season for Maverick Vinales, however, the Spaniard’s injury woes have ruled that out.
Based on this, it would be reasonable to say that Binder can join Tech3 If he loses the seat of the factory in 2027. He can stay in the KTM family and provide valuable information and experience to the manufacturer according to the new regulations.
However, that may not be certain. According to the report Speed ​​weekNew Tech3 owner Guenter Steiner Can be prepared to make quick changes in the French team.
There are ‘multiple indications’ that Tech3 may take their riders ‘into their own hands’, which in 2016 In 2027, Steiner hints that he will be free to sign his own riders. This could be bad news for Binder, as the former Haas F1 boss does not want him in the team.
Steiner could become Binder’s boss on the KTM line, as the 60-year-old plans to take over overall operations. But if the South African underperforms in 2026, he won’t be on the factory team or Tech 3 because he could be out of the grid.
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The Guenther Steiner Tech3 will have a different lineup in 2027
Steiner has secured Vinales and Innea Bastianini for 2026Having bought the Tech 3 from Hervé Poncharal last year, he noted that he had no intention of dumping the pair.
However, based on the reports, that lineup could be completely different. In fact, it already is KTM chose Vinales to replace Acosta Looks like Ducati is ready to join.
A promotion is coming for Vinales after a strong 2025 showing. Despite suffering multiple injuries and finishing 18th in the standings, he was the first rider to adapt to the RC16 and become the reference of his KTM teammates.
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His experience will be crucial to the team, and he is looking to have a strong 2026 campaign. The 31-year-old works closely with former rival and MotoGP legend Jorge Lorenzo.
Lorenzo Vinales wants to be KTM’s ‘Leader Rider’ In the year In 2026. He has set expectations for his fellow Spaniard as he looks set to get a factory seat in 2027.
