KTM in Grand Prix is a technical philosophy and a state of mind that are unique in the industry. Thus, in MotoGP, we chose the tubular steel frame and WP suspensions for the RC16. As for the state of mind, in addition to the well-known slogan “Ready to Race”, we like to emphasize the family spirit. However, this last point has recently been undermined with, first, Jorge Martin very close to entering the Ducati clan through the Pramac gate, and then, or even above all, the announced departure of spearhead Pol Espargaró for Repsol Honda. A slap in the face for the Austrians? Fortunately, the duo composed of Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder are here to demonstrate that nothing is lost…
In 2021, the factory team duo KTM will be made up of authentic drivers from the sector set up by the Mattighofen manufacturer. A particularity that matters to the Austrians. The latter want cohesion in their ranks which would cement loyalty. A challenge in an environment where thinking about oneself is a principle of survival…
George Martin et Pol Espargaro show that loyalty has its limits in MotoGP. But KTM can also respond with Miguel Oliveira et Brad Binder that while there may be disappointments, the coat of arms is not lulled by false illusions. And in case there are any doubts, the pilots themselves put things in their place.
Brad Binder, who will be making his first year in MotoGP this year, declared: “ KTM and I have a great relationship, we have been working together for a long time now. I was lucky enough to take every step in the industry. Moving up to the next class has always been a good time for me, staying with the factory team from Moto3 to MotoGP is great. I hope to have many more years with KTM. We have won races together in Moto3 and Moto2 and I want to continue this relationship in MotoGP and try to get the results they deserve »
“We are part of the KTM family”
Regarding Olive tree, he added : " I think we can both do a really good job for KTM. We have done it in the smaller categories in the past and I think we will soon be able to do it in MotoGP too ». Binder et Olive tree, both born in 1995, know each other very well. “ We were teammates for the first time in 2015 and I think we have always worked well together ».
In 2017 and 2018, two Moto2 years followed one another, always at Red Bull KTM Ajo. “ In the first years I was always a step behind him, but I always got to the same level as him and we always fought a lot " Brad told Lora Lantschner of Speedweek. com.
That is why Binder is delighted at the idea of soon being able to greet his former teammate again in the pits: “ I find it great because we always push each other, which can also be good for the project. We have been 'KTM-Boys' since the beginning and now we are in MotoGP. It's really cool to see. We are part of the KTM family and I can imagine we plan to stay there. » The message that needed to be conveyed…
