The 2020 season promises to be very important for Brad Binder. The former Moto3 champion, on the momentum of a dazzling end to the Moto2 season, won his ticket to the premier category in the official Red Bull KTM team, replacing John Zarco.
The South African finished the Moto2 season in the best possible way. Crowned vice-champion behind a Alex Marquez crowned with the world crown, he finished with good momentum, racking up three consecutive victories in his successful bag.
The driver discovered his “beautiful Orange” during the Valencia test on which he will work during the upcoming 2020 season, and the least we can say is that he is delighted: “ The feeling in the first laps was crazy. The power you have is incredible, but so is how the electronics help you make it usable. As soon as I came out of the pits, I thought it was amazing, another world compared to Moto2. Now I have to gain experience to properly exploit all this potential at my disposal. I still have a lot to learn, but I handled the four days of testing well. I now know what to expect and where to focus my efforts to be ready for the next test at Sepang” has explained Brad Binder.
The teammate of Pol EspargarHowever, we are aware that the task will not be easy. “ Physically I know it will be hard. I found that compared to Moto2 you still had to spend more time preparing and working. I must quickly position myself by working on both my strengths and my weaknesses. This is the only way I will progress quickly and well” said the KTM official
To Brad Binder, it’s a childhood dream that came true: “ I started ten years ago in the Rookies Cup. For a guy like me, from South Africa, there was no better choice. I was very lucky to be able to race in Europe. For a 13 year old who only has experience with mini bikes, racing the same day with Valentino Rossi is an unforgettable memory » said the 24-year-old pilot.
What about its ambition in 2020? “ I would say that it would be very optimistic to think that we could get on the podium in Qatar. I still have a lot to learn and the first two tests allowed me to understand this machine, which is very different from those used in Moto2. I have no doubt that I will be able to get this bike running, but it will take time, you have to be realistic. I have the will to get there and that’s the most important thing” concludes the pilot from Potchefstroom.
