Brad Binder is currently happy with his Italian Grand Prix. Certainly, the general atmosphere took a hit after Jason Dupasquier's accident in Moto3, whose condition remains more than worrying. There was also Marc Marquez who wanted to disrupt him as he did with Morbidelli on Friday and Viñales during Q1. But the South African is cut from the mass. He remained focused and overcame the obstacles to register sixth on the starting grid with a KTM that we did not expect at such a celebration in Tuscany.
KTM never ceases to surprise in this Italian Grand Prix. Miguel Oliveira et Brad Binder are holding their own in the top 10 and even better, are pounding on the door to the top 5. Well placed on the starting grid, fast in top speed and economical with tires, the RC16s will be one to watch in the race this Sunday.
A metamorphosis that the revelation of a chassis and a new essence seem to have made possible. Better, Johann zarco is no longer the only one to be able to claim a record laying speed of 362,4 km/h. His companion in statistics is Brad Binder. The latter comments: “ I'm happy. It was the first good qualification this season and I feel like I'm starting from line 1 » smiles the South African. “ I felt good with the soft tire. But I couldn't do the perfect trick. It was still pretty good ».
What is Binder planning for Sunday's race? “ I'm ready. We have never been so well prepared this season. I am capable of fighting and I look forward to participating in duels », he replies.
362.4 km/h from @ BradBinder_41! 😳
The KTM rider equals @JohannZarco1's all-time #MotoGP top speed record! 🔥#ItalianGP 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/JVf977C7uN
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) May 29, 2021
Brad Binder : “I hide it and I don’t let it bother me”
The serious accident of Jason dupasquier also affected the eldest Binder whose brother Darryn competes in Moto3. “ It's a terrible feeling to see the images and see that nothing can be done. It was difficult to get back on the bike. But we also know that it is a dangerous sport. We have to ignore this, otherwise we can't do this job ».
Binder was also the target of Marc Marquez. The Spaniard chased after leaving the pits. But the former Moto3 World Champion is different than Maverick Vinales... " It's not so bad that an eight-time champion grabs my back wheel. That does not bother me. But I slowed down when I tried to escape him and Marc couldn't hold the line either. But I hide it and I don't let it bother me ". To meditate.
MotoGP Italy J2: qualifying
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