Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder are about to start their second season as MotoGP teammates. Since 2024, Acosta has been KTM’s top two riders since entering the Tech3 class.
that year, binding He beat the Spaniard by just two points in the championship. Acosta’s second-place jump was too much for his KTM rivals, however.
Acosta He moved to fourth in the standings with 307 points, seven places ahead of his nearest rival, Binder. The remaining three RC16 drivers only managed a combined 299 points.
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While Acosta’s 2025 fight with Binder It was extremely one-sided, with the youngster’s admiration for his veteran teammate evident.
Pedro Acosta ‘I don’t understand’ Brad Binder’s late braking.
When Acosta made his debut with Tech 3, Binder and Jack Miller were KTM factory riders. Initially, he found it ‘very difficult’ to keep track of the doubles that had won the seed.
Acosta, who scored two podiums in his first three premier class starts, was more explosive than Binder, but less consistent. It featured four retirements for Binder over the course of the season.
In a video shot at KTM’s 2026 bike launch, Acosta said he ‘didn’t understand’ how Binder and Miller braked into the corners.
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“When I got to the class two years ago, it was really fun learning from you and Jack how to be as fast as I can,” he said of MotoGP’s. Official channels. “It was great learning from you guys, and it was really hard at first.
“It didn’t take you long!” said Binder. he replied.
Then Acosta said, “Little, I don’t know how to brake until then!” he said.
2026 may be the last year of the Acosta/Binder duo. Maverick Vinales is expected to join KTM Next year.
Acosta can ride a Ducati. Instead, while Binder is fighting to stay in the championship.
Brad Binder studying ‘ultra-clean’ KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa
Acosta and Binder were asked which drivers taught them the most during their careers.
Binder points to Miguel Oliveira, who has raced with the Portuguese in all three Grand Prix classes. Oliveira moved to World Superbikes for 2026 after losing his Pramac seat.
Dani Pedrosa’s ‘super clean’ style also inspires Binder. Pedrosa has retired from full-time racing, but still provides valuable information for KTM’s test rider.
“Looking back to Moto3 and Moto2, I’ve always learned a lot from Miguel,” said Binder. “Miguel was a good reference for me.
“One of the guys I’m always excited to see is Pedrosa, because he’s so clean that no rider does. Somehow he’s still very late, very fast and yes, very cool to watch.”
