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Brad Binder has spoken more about his change of KTM crew chief for the 2026 MotoGP season
Brad Binder acknowledged that he and former KTM MotoGP crew chief Andres Madrid became entrenched in their ways before Phil Marron took over.
Having collaborated since 2021, Binder and Madrid celebrated a triumph at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix.
KTM decided to reassign Binder to work with Phil Marron, who previously served as Toprak Razgatlioglu’s crew chief.
Madrid transitioned to Enea Bastianini’s side at Tech3, while Alberto Giribuola joined Pramac and Razgatlioglu for the 2026 season.
Binder recognized the need for change and expressed excitement about working with Phil, noting the fresh perspective he brings.
Reflecting on a challenging 2025 season, Binder emphasized the importance of taking a break, reassessing, and focusing on enjoying the ride for the upcoming season.
