KTM already ‘told’ Brad Binder he was going but they are making a huge mistake.

But KTM Rather than give the South African a soft landing at their satellite team, they seem to have decided to part ways completely after seven seasons.

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KTM gave Brad Binder the boot for the Catalan GP

According to journalist Manuel Pessino. YouTube channel, KTM thanked him for his ‘services’ at the Catalan Grand Prix weekend and confirmed that his expiring contract will not be extended.

“Oh, by the way, to wrap things up, I heard they gave this guy Brad Binder the boot at Montmelo,” Pessino said.

“Where will Brad Binder end up? I don’t know, but yesterday they told him, ‘Look, thank you very much for your service.’

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Just like last season, Binder is second among the four KTM riders in the championship, although Pedro Acosta remains a long way from the rest.

Based on recent rumors, Trackhouse and Pramac are the only ones with seats elsewhere, and Binder doesn’t appear to be the frontrunner for either team.

Why KTM got Maverick Vinales over Brad Binder wrong.

One reason KTM has decided to move on from Binder It is their faith in Maverick Vinales. Tech3’s vision is one experienced rider and one young.

Since joining KTM in the first half of 2025, Vinales has posted top-five finishes at Jerez, Le Mans and Assen. He stopped on the Qatar GP podium before being penalized for tire pressure.

Before the injury at the German GP last summer, the Spaniard was 10th in the championship with 69 points, compared to 47 for Binder. He has an outstanding record in the premier class, and that suggests the ceiling on RC16 is high.

The problem was, Vinales was not the same after that injury. He tried to return twice before withdrawing again due to a recurring shoulder problem.

He scored just eight points in eight games after a serious Sachsenring accident. KTM is banking on Vinales getting back to his best, but the 31-year-old has been struggling for a year now.

Binder’s form has largely been lackluster, but if KTM wants a consistent scoring veteran at Tech3, he’s ultimately a safer bet than Vinales at this point.