MotoGP, Spain Day 3, Brad Binder (KTM/6) satisfied but lucid: "I still have to find some speed"

Brad Binder (KTM Factory Racing) finished the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez in 6th place, the second-best KTM rider behind Maverick Viñales (4th) and ahead of Pedro Acosta (7th). Despite a solid result, the South African, known for his laid-back attitude, was mixed in his comments, pointing to a lack of speed and persistent vibrations on his RC16, while praising the progress made.

Brad Binder finished in a solid sixth place at the Spanish Grand Prix, on the Jerez circuit. Second driver KTM rear Maverick Vinales, the South African gave a mixed assessment of his race, oscillating between satisfaction and lucidity about the progress that remains to be made.

« Very satisfied. We made some modifications to the bike and it was significantly better. ", said Binder, true to its relaxed style. Indeed, the adjustments made by KTM allowed the driver to find a little more comfort on the track, even if everything is not yet perfect.

« We've made progress. It's good that we've recovered. But I still need to work on my rhythm. I'm not fast enoughI'm consistent, but I need to go faster. I need to find a little comfort to give the best of myself. " he admitted, without making any excuses.

**Brad Binder: “ The vibrations increased as the race progressed. But I found a solution. »**

During the race, Binder observed a rather curious phenomenon: “ the tire had deteriorated extremely. But strangely, the lap time remained exactly the same. » In other words, despite the visible wear, he managed to maintain his times – a positive point, but which also highlights the lack of “punch” to go after the leaders.

Like his comrades at KTM, Binder also had to deal with persistent vibrations throughout the weekend: “ They increased as the laps went by. But I found a solution. Luckily, it was only in two corners. In one, it went pretty well, in the other, I had to get used to it »

The South African, however, remains resolutely focused on the future: " we are progressingWe are far from achieving our goals, but we will continue to work hard.. » From this Monday, during the official test in Jerez, Binder will have a new opportunity to refine its KTM to get even closer to the elite.