KTM official Brad Binder had a challenging weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez. Known for his blistering starts, the South African failed to shine this time, finishing only sixth after struggling with his bike throughout the race.
« This weekend was particularly difficult ", told Brad Binder after the race that holds the top spot. " I had to go through Q1 after a complicated practice session, but I managed to get fourth place, which was encouraging. Unfortunately, Saturday's sprint didn't go well and although I didn't have a major physical impact, this probably had an impact on my performance on Sunday »
Starting from the second line, Binder had high expectations for the Grand Prix, but these were quickly showered. “ My departure was not up to par », He explains. " I released the clutch too quickly causing a wheelie and caused me to lose crucial positions from the start. This completely compromised my running »
Brad Binder: “ for the first time I felt vibrations on the RC16 »
Worse still, a new technical problem appeared, adding to the frustration of the KTM rider. “ For the first time I felt vibrations on the RC16, which was really disconcerting. It started early in the race, and it stopped me from being fast in the corners. This is something we have never experienced before, and it requires in-depth analysis »
Disappointed, Brad Binder summed up his weekend: “ In the end, it really wasn't our weekend. I'm disappointed because I thought I could maintain a better pace. We have a test tomorrow, and I hope we can learn from this weekend to come back stronger. »
The regression in the general classification, where he slipped to seventh place, also weighs on the driver's morale. “ Lost points are difficult to make up for, but the championship is long. We will continue to work and fight in every race »
The Jerez weekend will go down as a reminder of the brutal realities of MotoGP for Brad Binder and his team, who must now focus on solutions to the problems encountered.
MotoGP race of the Spanish GP: classification
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