MotoGP Argentina J3, Brad Binder (KTM/17) does not see the same things in the peloton as Fabio Quartararo: “with Viñales it was 100% a racing incident”

In this Argentine Grand Prix, we heard Fabio Quartararo's criticism of Taka Nakagami, identified as a "kamikaze" in an attack against him at the start of the race. The Frenchman took the opportunity to criticize the action of the FIM commissioners who also had to assess the situation between Brad Binder and Maverick Viñales who also touched each other at the start of the event. The South African fell in the action and the officials nevertheless also described the events as “racing”, leading to no sanction. And this is how the KTM official took this verdict…  

Everyone has their own way of seeing things in the now tumultuous MotoGP peloton, which does not make it easy to understand the decisions of the riders. FIM stewards who arbitrate. In this Argentine Grand Prix, there were two frictions at the start of the race, which did not lead to any sanction, but to two different reactions. Quarterly thus displayed his anger against Nakagami and the commissioners while Maverick Vinales had all the understanding of a Brad Binder who didn't just lose places like the Frenchman. The South African found himself completely on the ground. And yet he agrees with the commissioners…

On the facts which concerned him, the hero of the Saturday Sprint which he removed with panache and authority commented: “ I got a good start and made a few overtakes ", begin Brad Binder on motorsport magazine, referring to what was actually a good start to the race. But what happened next was enough to ruin his Sunday: “ then there was contact in turn 3, two wings came off the bike. I was badly shaken. When I got to the next corner, I pulled on the front brake, but it didn't respond and I had to pump a little. Luckily, I expected that, so I started braking a little earlier. I entered the bend and I felt a little push from the inside, just enough to tip the bike over ».

Brad Binder: “ if the track is wet, even a small oscillation can cause a fall, that's how it is« 

The contact reported by Brad Binder was initiated by Maverick Vinales. What to criticize him for? No, the pilot KTM does not hold a grudge against his counterpartAprilia... " The contact with Maverick was just a small touch. It's 100% a racing accident.. If the track is wet, even a small oscillation can cause a fall ". An assessment of the situation which will give the commissioners, just in case, material to respond to the criticisms of fabio quartararo.

Brad Binder continues: " it's like that. I put the bike back on its wheels and continued to score a point ". Who could not be conquered. “ I wasn't that slow. I played with the mappings and I saw it as an opportunity to learn. I didn't want to fall again. If for some reason there was to be a restart of the race, then I had to be ready. You have to stay smart » concludes the South African competitive beast.

Results of the MotoGP Argentine Prix at the Termas de Río Hondo circuit:

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