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Brad Binder and Enea Bastianini have struggled in 2025
KTM motorsport boss Pit Beirer expressed support for riders Brad Binder and Enea Bastianini despite their struggles during the first half of the 2025 MotoGP season. The Austrian manufacturer faced challenges this year, including a financial crisis and a lackluster campaign up until the 12th round at Brno. While Pedro Acosta secured a podium finish, Maverick Vinales was disqualified from a second-place result due to a post-race penalty. Vinales emerged as the leading KTM rider, followed by Acosta, with Binder and Bastianini facing difficulties in performance. Beirer emphasized KTM’s commitment to helping the riders reach their full potential and providing necessary support for their confidence and adaptation to the evolving MotoGP environment. Despite the setbacks, KTM remains third in the manufacturers’ standings, with Acosta leading the team in seventh place overall.
