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Phil Marron has been confirmed to be joining KTM’s MotoGP project in Brad Binder’s crew for the 2026 season.
Phil Marron’s move to the KTM MotoGP project for the 2026 season has been confirmed by KTM, after working with Toprak Razgatlioglu in World Superbike and winning three world titles with him.
Despite Razgatlioglu’s move to Pramac Yamaha, Marron found a spot at KTM due to changes in the team’s setup and rider performance concerns.
Marron will take the crew chief spot in Brad Binder’s side of the factory garage, as confirmed by KTM Motorsports Director Pit Beirer at the Portuguese MotoGP.
The decision stems from the need to boost Binder’s performance after a tough season, currently sitting 12th in the riders’ standings.
The future of Binder’s current crew chief, Andres Madrid, remains undecided as KTM continues to finalize their 2026 plans.
