P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Brad Binder wants KTM to ‘take advantage’ after he finished the second MotoGP practice session in first place at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Brad Binder, the South African rider, surprised everyone in the afternoon session with the fastest lap time of 1.43.436s, with Marquez and Martin behind him. Despite facing some challenges at the start of the session, Binder and KTM showed their competitive spirit. Binder expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the recent challenges and the team’s different approach. With Binder leading the charts in practice, KTM looks strong heading into the qualifying rounds. Binder’s potential KTM teammate in 2025, Pedro Acosta, finished fourth, setting up an exciting contest between the two riders. Jack Miller narrowly missed out on a Q2 spot, emphasizing the importance of consistency over a single fast lap. Binder’s focus remains on continuous improvement and a strong qualifying performance to challenge the top contenders.
