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After slipping to eleventh in the MotoGP standings, Brad Binder opens up on why his usual “rip it a new one” approach wasn’t working.
Brad Binder had a challenging 2025 MotoGP season with KTM, dropping from fourth to eleventh in the championship due to a poor match between his riding style and the bike’s performance, leading to multiple front-end crashes. Binder expressed the need to adjust his aggressive riding approach and focus on smoother, more consistent riding to improve his results.
Looking back on the season, Binder hopes it will be seen as a tough period that he overcame, addressing issues with front-end instability that affected his confidence and race results. Despite struggling with crashes and performance setbacks, Binder remained optimistic about finding solutions and regaining his speed and competitiveness on the track.
Binder identified the front-end problems as persistent throughout the season, causing crashes and hindering his ability to push the bike to its limits. While improvements were made to stabilize the front end, Binder faced challenges in rebuilding his speed and confidence after a difficult period.
Issues like chatter and qualifying struggles added complexity to Binder’s season, with unpredictable performance hindering his ability to consistently deliver strong results on the grid. As he aims to bounce back from a challenging year, Binder remains focused on overcoming technical obstacles and regaining his form in future races.
