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Brad Binder's Le Mans ends in gravel – twice – as season continues to unravel
Brad Binder left the French GP empty-handed after he crashed in both the sprint and main race. Silverstone will be up next and the South African will be looking for much-needed points to salvage what is left of the season.
Brad Binder 'much more satisfied' after solid Spanish showing
Brad Binder grafted hard to secure sixth position at the Spanish Grand Prix this past weekend to score a handy amount of points after missing out for the last few races.
Brad Binder still has fight left in his machine with top 10 finish in Spain
Amid the noise brought on his team’s financial troubles, grip and cornering challenges with the RC16 bike, Brad Binder fought hard to put points on the board with a P6 finish in Jerez, Spain on Sunday.
KTM struggles to close the gap as Ducati disappears in the distance
Red Bull KTM's struggles continued at the Qatar International Circuit, with the team only able to collect eleven points as Ducati continued to dominate at the front of the grid.
Tough outing for Brad Binder at the Qatar GP
Brad Binder had another weekend to forget as his KTM RC16 failed to deliver a performance worthy of him being in the top ten of both the sprint and main race on Sunday.
Brad Binder hopes to get on pace this season after shaky MotoGP start
Brad Binder will be hoping to get back to the top of the pack in the third race of this season in Austin, Texas, which he says is “one of his favourites”.
Brad Binder grafts hard to secure a seventh-place finish at the Argentine Grand Prix
Brad Binder fought hard to shake off his sprint race disappointment as he improved from his 11th place start to a seventh place finish at the Argentine Grand Prix this Sunday.
Marc Marquez wins Thai MotoGP after dominant Ducati debut, Brad Binder off the pace
Marc Marquez claims a spectacular victory at the 2025 Thai MotoGP, showcasing his dominance in his debut with Ducati, while Brad Binder faces challenges in eighth place.
Locked and loaded: Brad Binder all set to lead team Red Bull
South African MotoGP star Brad Binder gears up for the season opener at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. With just two days to go, Binder steps into a senior team role alongside rookie Pedro Acosta. Follow the action as teams prepare for free practice, qualifying, and the much-anticipated race day.
‘Demanding but progressive’- Brad Binder on his pre-season warm up
The Red Bull team had three days to put the RC16 through its paces in Sepang before they leave for Thailand for the first race of the season.
Brad Binder behind pace on KTM at day 2 testing
South African MotoGP rider Brad Binder finished 11th in day two of testing at Sepang, while teammate Pedro Acosta showed promising pace with the new Red Bull KTM spoiler. Amid rain and crashes, including Marc Marquez's late incident, Franco Morbidelli topped the timesheet.
Binder impressed with ‘fast’ KTM as MotoGP testing begins, Martin suffers major crash
Brad Binder returns to the track as MotoGP pre-season testing kicks off in Malaysia, praising his Red Bull KTM's speed, while world champion Jorge Martin faces surgery after a serious testing crash. Despite KTM's off-track financial challenges, the team shows promising signs for 2025.
Strange being the Red Bull KTM senior rider, says Binder
Brad Binder said the 2024 season was his most challenging and educational one so far, and he hopes to convert those sometimes painful lessons into wins for Red Bull KTM in 2025.
The fourth is with Max but just barely
Explore the thrilling highlights of the 2024 Formula One and MotoGP seasons, from Jorge Martin's historic championship win to the challenges faced by Red Bull and Mercedes. Discover what lies ahead for the teams and drivers in 2025.
Soon-to-be dad, SA star Brad Binder, ready for next MotoGP challenge with Red Bull KTM
Brad Binder shares insights into his personal life and the challenges faced in the MotoGP season, as he prepares for fatherhood and aims for podium finishes next year.
Binder expresses confidence in team amid financial strife
Brad Binder discusses the challenges facing Red Bull KTM and his hopes for the future as the team navigates a financial crisis.
Binder edges Acosta for fifth place in MotoGP 2024
Brad Binder finishes fifth in the 2024 MotoGP Championship, narrowly beating teammate Pedro Acosta in a thrilling season finale in Barcelona.
Sepang crash costs Binder in championship battle
Brad Binder's hopes for securing fifth place in the championship take a hit after a dramatic crash at Sepang International Circuit, leaving him trailing Pedro Acosta by three points heading into the season finale.
Binder shows wet weather prowess
South African MotoGP rider Brad Binder showcases impressive wet-weather skills at Thailand GP, fighting from P13 to secure P6 despite late-race tyre challenges.
Binder rises to challenge Phillip Island
Brad Binder showed resilience in the face of adversity at Phillip Island, highlighting both his determination and the potential that lies within the Red Bull KTM team as they continue to push forward in this competitive MotoGP season.
Binder gains edge in Championship battle
South African MotoGP rider Brad Binder edges ahead in the battle for fifth place in the World Championship standings after a challenging Japanese Grand Prix. Despite technical issues and tyre management struggles, Binder's sixth-place finish puts him two points clear of rookie Pedro Acosta, setting the stage for an intense final four races of the season.
SA’s Brad Binder finds some speed to top time sheets ahead of Japan MotoGP race
Red Bull KTM rider Brad Binder laid down a fastest lap of 1min 43. 436sec at a cloudy Motegi, 0. 033 ahead of Spain's six-time world champion Marc Marquez in second.
SA’s Brad Binder fades after crash as Enea Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP
South Africa’s Brad Binder, who was sixth in Saturday’s sprint race, finished a disappointing 19th. Binder went off the track on the second lap and never recovered.
Binder again proves his mastery of wet conditions
From lights out, the Imola circuit dished out an action-packed start in the main race, and with rain around, Brad Binder was out to add to the three points collected for a seventh-place finish in the sprint race on Saturday.
Marc Marquez wins San Marino MotoGP as SA’s Brad Binder misses out on podium with fourth place finish
South Africa’s Brad Binder missed out on a place on the podium when he finished Sunday’s San Marino MotoGP in fourth place. The race was won by Marc Marquez.