In the modern world of Grands Prix, it is starting to become commonplace to find brothers in the paddock. We know the Espargaró who were in a way the precursors of the modern era, then the Marquez brothers took the lead while on the Rossi side, we play the originality of the half-brother with Luca Marini. But there are also the Binder brothers who represent the distant land of South Africa. They don't play in the same league. And listening to Brad Binder on his younger brother Darryn, it's so much the better!
The Binder will they be the future representatives of the siblings in MotoGP ? There is still a long way to go because if Brad is there, with a solid official status KTM, Darryn of the same name is still in Moto3. With a style all his own...
From this perspective, the winner of Brno during a first season in MotoGP from which he emerged “Rookie of the year” declared: “ It would be pretty cool if Darryn was also part of MotoGP. He made progress and if its development continues like this, perhaps in a few years we will find ourselves back on track. At least I hope so ».
Darryn follows his big brother’s advice, confirms Brad: “ we sometimes talk about strategy or approach in the last laps. The main thing is that he must make his own experiences. What I say to him should not be held as law. Every situation is unique ».
Brad Binder: “I hope Darryn treats me nicer than the others”
However, the advice of Brad Binder helped the 22-year-old driver achieve his first victory in the 93rd attempt. “ It took a long time and I'm so happy I finally did it », Darryn then declared on speedweek. " The morning before the race, I told my brother at breakfast that I could win, I was convinced of it. All I can say is that the plan worked perfectly. I managed not to make a single mistake. I drove very cleanly. I felt I was fast, so I stayed in front and in the end everything went perfectly ».
As a person and as a driver they can hardly be compared. A difference that Brad confirms: “ we have completely different characters. He's an animal in the race. I hope he treats me nicer than the others, if he can. ". And it is true that Darryn's flamboyant and even often impassioned style is cause for concern. Certainly telegenic, this trademark also made him lose great opportunities to achieve more and thus progress as well as his elder.
