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Ex-Toprak Razgatlioglu crew chief Phil Marron will work with Brad Binder in 2026
KTM MotoGP boss Pit Beirer brought in ex-Toprak Razgatlioglu crew chief Phil Marron to work with Brad Binder due to consistent mistakes with Andres Madrid’s team.
Marron’s move to Brad Binder’s side was unexpected, as he was initially set to stay with Miguel Oliveira at BMW in World Superbikes.
The decision for the change was made because of strategy errors persisting in Brad Binder’s garage, which were not related to technology or bike performance.
Pit Beirer noted that the camaraderie between Binder and Madrid hindered critical discussions and led to a lack of arguments in the team.
With the reshuffling, Marron now supports Binder, while Madrid has joined the Tech3 garage to work with Enea Bastianini, aiming to improve performance timing and confidence.
Beirer expressed gratitude for Madrid’s contributions but emphasized the importance of timely adjustments and boosting Binder’s competitiveness.
