The South African rider put on an impressive performance during the recent MotoGP race at Phillip Island. Brad Binder, riding for KTM, secured second place in qualifying and held onto that position for the majority of the race. However, he narrowly missed out on a podium finish when he was overtaken by Johann Zarco on the penultimate lap.
Binder had been closing in on Jorge Martin, who had taken a risk by opting for the soft rear tire, making him the only frontrunner at Phillip Island to do so. Unfortunately for Binder, Zarco, riding for the Pramac Ducati team, managed to force his way past and deny Binder a podium spot.
This strong performance from Binder and his KTM team is a significant step forward. They are now much closer to challenging the dominant Ducati team. It is clear that Binder’s skill and determination, combined with the improvements made by KTM, have elevated them to new heights in the MotoGP championship.
Despite narrowly missing out on a podium finish in Australia, Binder remains optimistic and motivated for future races. He has shown his ability to compete at the highest level and will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in upcoming events.
As the MotoGP season continues, fans can look forward to seeing more thrilling battles between Binder and the top riders in the championship. The South African rider has proven himself as a serious contender and will be aiming to secure more podium finishes in the remaining races.