Brad Binder gives his idea on the sprint races which will be the big novelty of this 2023 season, able to really take MotoGP into a new era by redefining the appearance of a title race. They are not unanimous among the drivers and in the paddock while, on the organizational side, the manager Carlo Pernat drew attention to the fact that we had not yet planned everything in the organization, like the bonuses to be distributed at the arrival of this new competition which will increase the starting number from 21 to 42 this year... Some regret this new format, but as many welcome it and this is the case of Brad Binder...
Brad Binder is the official KTM who will have the most experience of the RC16 in the Mattighofen clan, and he is known to be incisive from the start. His 96 overtakes recorded in 2022 are proof that he is not the type to procrastinate. So much so that, as long as the Austrian machine manages to show itself more at ease on a qualifying lap with new tires, the South African can be one of those who will get the most out of these sprint races...
Moreover, he is not mistaken in commenting on speedweek : " I prefer, by far, to do an additional race rather than do an FP4 », swears the double MotoGP winner. “ Of course, some colleagues are delighted with the new bonuses to come, but for that to happen, you will first have to be in front and succeed in this new format ". He adds : " The main advantage of sprint races for me is that the affair becomes more exciting. I am convinced that it will be better for us. Who wouldn't prefer to do a short race rather than a 30-minute FP4 session that serves no purpose? ».
Brad Binder also welcomes the arrival of Jack Miller and the return of Pol Espargaró
Brad Binder also gives a quick overview of his new teammates Jack Miller et Pol Espargaro, with whom there will be a reunion: “ I really like Pol. He was a fantastic teammate for me in 2020, I learned a lot from him ", declared the pilot of 27 years. “ I think it's great that he's back and working with us again. He has now acquired two additional years of experience, with another manufacturer On his side Jack Miller will bring with it the know-how of the best motorcycle currently on the field. This can be useful and push us further ».
Some say that this 2023 season could mark a real show of strength for the RC16 project at KTM. Brad Binder does not ask for better because he is inhabited by this feeling that he would be the best able to get the chestnuts out of the fire.
