MotoGP, Portugal J3, Brad Binder (KTM/4): "luck was on my side this Sunday, and I'm grateful for these points"

Brad Binder, KTM's championship spearhead, offered an honest perspective on his fourth-place finish in Portimão, a result he attributes to a combination of luck and opportunism. Starting from tenth position, Binder climbed the ranks not without difficulty, admitting the exceptionally difficult nature of this weekend. The fact remains that within the Pierer Mobility group, he was stolen by the rookie Pedro Acosta in Portimao.

« Honestly, it was a constant challenge. Every time I felt ready to attack, the bike almost surprised me with a loss of front grip., " tell Brad Binder. Although he managed to surpass Jack Miller, his brand college, the rookie Peter Acosta, as well as the Ducati riders Marc Marquez et Pecco Bagnaia, gave him more than a hard time.

Binder explains the technical difficulties he encountered: “ every time I accelerated out of a turn, the bike was becoming unstable. I could never find a comfortable rhythm. » Despite these obstacles, fourth place came as a welcome consolation after a disappointing Sprint race. “ It really wasn't easy. You could say luck was on my side this Sunday, and I'm grateful for these points,” he admits.

**Brad Binder: “ I'm not going to pretend it was a great weekend for me. »**

Aware of the advantageous circumstances of the race, Brad Binder is grateful but remains critical of his performance. “ Luck smiled on me, seeing that several competitors in front of me fell. But, I'm not going to pretend it was a great weekend for me."

On the settings of his bike, the South African reveals: “ we experimented with a fairly atypical configuration compared to other KTM riders. You always need a little adjustment on this kind of circuit. » Optimistic, he looks forward to the next races with hope: “ I think that in Austin, things could happen differently."

In terms of championnat, Binder is positioned as runner-up, 18 points behind George Martin and with a lead of 3 points on Enea Bastianini. His determination and competitive spirit remain intact, despite the challenges encountered in Portimão.