Currently sitting in seventh place in the MotoGP World Championship, Brad Binder finds himself two positions behind Pedro Acosta, the standout rookie for Red Bull GasGas Tech3/KTM. Despite Acosta’s impressive performance, Binder, the leading rider for Red Bull KTM, has been performing below his potential and goals of competing at the top. Although he has consistently finished within the top ten, Binder hasn’t returned to the podium since securing second place in the season opener in Qatar.
Hubert Trunkenpolz, KTM’s director, spoke with **GPOne.com** and expressed his unwavering belief in Binder’s abilities. “In 2024, we haven’t frequently seen the true potential of Brad Binder. His current seventh place in the World Championship hides his true capabilities. Brad has had the bad luck of three crashes this season; otherwise, he would be fourth in the standings. That’s where he belongs.”
Despite Binder’s misfortune with crashes, which have affected his standings, Trunkenpolz emphasized that their ambitions extend well beyond fourth place. “These discussions are not helpful because we really want to be at the top of the world championship and not settle for fourth place. Winning is our ambition, and we are clearly working towards that.”
Binder’s current position does not accurately reflect his skills and potential. The South African rider has demonstrated his capabilities but has been hindered by unfortunate incidents on the track. KTM’s goal is not merely to be in the top four but to dominate the championship.
As the season progresses, Binder and the KTM team are focused on overcoming the challenges and aiming for the top spot. With Trunkenpolz’s confidence in Binder’s potential and the team’s commitment to winning, there is a clear path forward to achieving greater success in the championship.