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Brad Binder talks key area where Pedro Acosta is excelling on KTM MotoGP bike
Brad Binder acknowledges that he needs to figure out Pedro Acosta’s braking technique on the KTM MotoGP bike, as he struggles to match his teammate’s performance. At the Valencia Grand Prix qualifying, Acosta continued his dominant streak against Binder, finishing 22-0 for the season. Acosta leads Binder by 147 points in the standings, with Binder lacking podium finishes compared to his teammate’s 12. Binder emphasized his difficulty in hooking up the rear wheel effectively under braking, a skill he sees Acosta excelling at in KTM’s data. To improve, Binder aims to adopt Acosta’s style of softer braking, smoother rolling, and delayed throttle application. Binder recognized the need to adjust his braking techniques to match Acosta’s effectiveness in two-wheel stopping, acknowledging the challenges of transitioning his old setups to the current bike.
