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Brad Binder admits he ‘felt sorry’ for Jorge Martin after watching the MotoGP title contender lead every lap except the last in Phillip Island.
In Saturday’s Australian MotoGP, Martin took a risky decision by choosing the soft rear tire while fighting for the title, despite only two other riders making the same choice. Despite expectations of decreasing performance, Martin managed to build an early lead and looked poised for victory until the final few laps. Binder, who held second place for most of the race, was eventually overtaken by Johann Zarco and missed the podium. Nevertheless, Binder was satisfied with his fourth-place finish, as he was once again the top non-Ducati rider. He felt cautious in the last sector to conserve his tire, but realized he was losing time when Di Gia passed him. Binder managed to become more competitive again once he adjusted, but unfortunately, when Zarco overtook him, he fell to the back of the group and couldn’t regain his position. Overall, Binder was pleased with his strong race and acknowledged Martin’s impressive performance, despite losing the lead on the final lap.
Source: Crash
