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Four years on from a memorable 2021 Austrian MotoGP victory, Brad Binder explains why the current KTM RC16 demands a “super clean” approach.
Brad Binder claimed his last MotoGP victory four years ago at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, riding with slicks in rainy conditions for a memorable home win for KTM.
In 2021, Binder secured the RC16’s first-ever MotoGP victory in his rookie season at Brno.
Despite struggles to secure further grand prix wins, Binder reached a career-best fourth place in the riders’ standings in 2023 before slipping to fifth last season, remaining KTM’s lead rider.
Entering the 2025 season, Binder faces challenges, currently ranking 12th in the championship, behind his new teammate Pedro Acosta and Maverick Vinales of Tech3.
Binder acknowledges his aggressive riding style clashes with the smoother approach demanded by the current RC16, aiming to ride more smoothly and cleanly.
He plans to simplify setup changes to rebuild confidence and improve performance, focusing on understanding the bike’s capabilities and avoiding unnecessary adjustments.
Practice sessions for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring kick off Friday morning.
