KTM riders Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder delivered an encouraging performance for their colours in the Buriram test. Their hard work and quick adaptation to the RC16 saw the Austrian brand position itself at the top of the test.
After careful preparatory tests in Malaysia, the KTM riders Peter Acosta et Brad Binder were able to focus on the essentials from the first day of Buriram trialsTheir goal: to refine the settings of the RC16 in view of the first Grand Prix of the season. And the first results are promising.
Peter Acosta, the young Spanish prodigy, continues to impress. From the start of the trials, he chained 81 towers on the 4,55 km circuit, showing remarkable speed and consistency. I am absolutely satisfied. We were already on the track today with the aim of investing a lot of time to get the best possible race setup. We wanted to go as far as possible from day one and looked at all areas, up to racing simulation ", said Acosta.
In the first half of the day, only Alex Marquez (Ducati) was faster than him. Although he slipped to fifth place at the end of the day, Acosta remains optimistic. The bike proved to be very convincing today, especially on the long distances. I feel good because we reached our daily goal »
KTM riders Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta already have their sights set on the Thailand Grand Prix weekend
For its part, Brad Binder also made a strong impression. The South African driver finished in the top 10 and completed an impressive 83 laps, making him andAcosta the most active drivers of the day. We already have the race weekend in mind and have done what awaits us at the GP. We tried the different tyre options and refined the setup. We got to a point where we can tackle some time trials tomorrow morning. ", has explained Binder.
Despite a gap of 0,7 to 0,8 seconds compared to the reference time of Marc Marquez, Binder et Acosta are well positioned for tomorrow's tests. Their methodical work and experience could well pay off in the race simulations.
On the other hand, the drivers of the Tech3 garage, Enea Bastianini et Maverick Vinales, encountered more difficulties. bastianini, 16th, lost 1,2 seconds on Marquez, While Casa Particular in Viñales, 18th, is 1,6 seconds behind. These gaps show that the adaptation to the RC16 is not as smooth for all drivers.
With Peter Acosta et Brad Binder in full confidence, KTM addresses the trials of Buriram with high ambitions. The hard work of the two factory riders, combined with a high-performance bike, suggests a competitive 2025 season. However, the challenges remain significant for the riders Tech3, who will have to quickly make up for lost time if they hope to compete with the best. One thing is certain: KTM has the assets to play the party pooper in 2025.
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