Brad Binder – Trusted Since 1999

Brad Binder bounces back to top at Japanese MotoGP for KTM

October 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder reversed his fortunes and was able to leave the dark and cloudy confines of the Motegi circuit in Japan with 6th position for the sixteenth round of the season. The South African started […]

Brad Binder brings home top six speed in Emilia Romagna MotoGP Sprint

September 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM secured more MotoGP world championship points thanks to Brad Binder’s 6th position in the Saturday Sprint at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the second consecutive event at the sunny Misano World […]

Majestic curves of Autodromo del Mugello at Brad Binder Speeds

June 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Speed and more speed for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as the Gran Premio d’Italia spun around the 15 majestic curves of the Autodromo del Mugello and Brad Binder raced to 6th position in the […]

BACK TO SPEED WITH FIERCE PODIUM ATTEMPT IN CATALAN MOTOGP SPRINT

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premio de Catalunya surged up to pace for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing right from the first laps of the sixth round of the season. Brad Binder was able to take his KTM […]

MotoGP arrived to the hallowed and grippy curves of Le Mans

May 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller scrapped to a solid 8th in front of a bumper crowd at Le Mans to obtain a few more championship points in the fifth Sprint of the year. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing […]

MOTOGP THROTTLES OPEN FOR BUSY JEREZ

April 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rolled up the pitbox doors for the fourth day in a row at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto to take profit of the excellent climate and work on more present […]

MotoGP 2024 Algarve International Circuit Portugal Qualification and Sprint

March 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were strong protagonists for the second round of 2024 MotoGP and the first event on European soil. After a comfortable entry to Q2 for both riders, Jack Miller classified 5th […]

MotoGP makes speedy return to action at 2024 Lusail International Circuit

March 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP made a speedy return to action for the first of twenty-one rounds in 2024 at the Lusail International Circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing attacked the Grand Prix of Qatar with considerable relish. […]

Covers off and sights narrowed: 2024 will represent KTM’s eighth year on the MotoGP grid

February 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Covers off and sights narrowed: 2024 will represent KTM’s eighth year on the MotoGP grid and there have been plenty of milestones among the mileage. Brad Binder, Jack Miller, the full Red Bull KTM Factory […]

Last official MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as IRTA test

November 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The last official bout of MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at the Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as the one-day IRTA test allowed teams and riders to try new parts and ideas well ahead of […]

Sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion

November 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A sunny and sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing closed the book on a twenty-round season with fierce competitiveness at the Gran Premio de la […]

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season

November 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season around the flat and winding Circuito Ricardo Tormo, and the resurfaced asphalt staged a searing charge by Brad Binder as the […]

Brad Binder burns right under Qatar desert setting and MotoGP nighttime spectacle

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of a long MotoGP season and a relentless second phase of the campaign saw Brad Binder take his KTM RC16 to 5th position through the Qatari night air and at a glistening […]

MotoGP 2023 – Sepang International Circuit Malaysia – Qualification and Sprint

November 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A sweaty and intense eighteenth Sprint of the 2023 MotoGP season saw Brad Binder slide his KTM RC16 to 5th position after the South African had qualified 7th in Malaysia. Teammate Jack Miller was also […]

MotoGP turned-up the heat at final stage of penultimate 2023 triple-header

October 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP turned-up the heat again for the final stage of the penultimate triple-header in 2023 and the fourth Thai Grand Prix that brought the world championship into the suffocating climes of the Chang International Circuit. […]

Intense MotoGP 2023 Mandalika Street Circuit in Indonesia – Race Results

October 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A steaming climate on the island of Lombok clinged to the Mandalika Street Circuit as Brad Binder and Jack Miller made it through 27 grueling laps for round fifteen of twenty in 2023 MotoGP and […]

Severe change in the climate at Mobility Resort Motegi MotoGP

October 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A severe change in the climate at Mobility Resort Motegi meant a shortened Grand Prix of Japan, and Jack Miller made it through the rain-lashed conditions to notch 6th in the final classification for round […]

MotoGP 2023 Buddh International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

September 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP received a hot, humid and damp taste of India for the first time as round thirteen of the 2023 series made an inaugural visit to New Delhi. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rounded the […]

DOUBLE TOP FIVE MOTOGP SAN MARINO SPRINT SPEED

September 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sun-blasted San Marino saw Dani Pedrosa and Brad Binder also hot for speed on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP RC16s as the Spaniard and South African thrilled the fans with a close battle […]

Asphalt and water America’s Cup – Alinghi Red Bull Racing

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The two surfaces for competition are very different – asphalt and water – but many elements of the respective sport programs are the same. When Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the two-times winners of […]

Memorable day at sun-splashed CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich

August 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing gave their home fans a memorable day at a sun-splashed CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich as Brad Binder took his KTM RC16 to runner-up status at a stacked Red […]

Early contract extension was agreed and signed with South African MotoGP star

August 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will again count on the skills and tenacity of Brad Binder for their MotoGP project until the end of 2026. An early contract extension was agreed and signed with the […]

MILLIMETERS FROM PODIUM PRIZE AT DUTCH MOTOGP SHOWSTOPPER

June 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Motul TT Assen provided another sizzling episode of MotoGP Grand Prix action with high speed, high competitiveness and high temperatures marking the eighth round of the series in the Netherlands. Red Bull KTM Factory […]

TOP FIVE AFTER ASSEN SPRINT AS MOTOGP GETS FAST AGAIN IN THE NETHERLANDS

June 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The TT Circuit Assen brings MotoGP to the end of an intense three-week back-to-back stint of Grands Prix and Red Bull KTM charged into the Saturday agenda of round eight of the series with Brad […]

GERMAN MOTOGP GRAND PRIX TOP SIX AT SACHSENRING

June 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sought to send their MotoGP opposition into a spin through the ceaseless corners of the Sachsenring as Jack Miller and Brad Binder aimed for podium presence at the Motorrad Grand […]

Versatility and competitiveness of KTM at #GermanGP

June 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing showed the versatility and competitiveness of the RC16 as Jack Miller powered to 3rd position in sunny conditions around the relentless corners of Sachsenring for the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland […]

Fastest and most picturesque race circuits in the world

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP scorched around one of the fastest and most picturesque race circuits in the world for round six of twenty in 2023 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were lively players for the Gran Premio […]

LE MANS GOES CRAZY FOR MOTOGP CRASH

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were close to adding another trophy to the shelves as Jack Miller led the SHARK Grand Prix de France at a sunny and capacity Le Mans and Brad Binder scored […]

Orange color injected into first day of MotoGP Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing injected some orange color into the first day of the SHARK Grand Prix de France as Brad Binder rode from 10th on the grid to 2nd at a packed Le […]

Celebrations did not last long Sunday night in MotoGP Jerez

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The celebrations did not last too long Sunday night in Jerez as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing – Spanish Sprint winners and double Grand Prix podium finishers – eagerly got back to work for 2023 […]

MILESTONE MOTOGP WEEKEND IN SPAIN WITH DOUBLE PODIUM

April 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round four of 2023 MotoGP saw the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team shift their Grand Prix project into another gear. Brad Binder and Jack Miller finished 2nd and 3rd on Sunday for another podium […]

Loudest busiest and hottest MotoGP: Sweltering Circuit de Jerez

April 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP landed at the sweltering Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto for one of the loudest, busiest and hottest European dates on the calendar and the fourth round of the current season. Red Bull KTM […]

Fastest on track in Texas Circuit of the Americas MotoGP Moto2 & Moto3 Races

April 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing had good reason to view the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with strong cause for optimism considering the increased competitiveness and continued progression with the current RC16 motorcycle. […]

Hair-raising struggles make KTM Circuit of the Americas Moto2 Moto3 and MotoGP standout

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing scorched the asphalt at the Circuit of the Americas as Brad Binder dashed to 5th position in Texas on Saturday. The third MotoGP Sprint of the season whet the appetite […]

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of Termas de Rio Hondo circuit

April 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for the Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder thrilled the fans with […]

MotoGP 2023 Algarve International Circuit – Race

March 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing depart the Grande Premio TISSOT de Portugal with well-earned top seven positions for Brad Binder and Jack Miller respectively as MotoGP scorched into life under glaring Algarve sunshine and watched […]

MotoGP 2023 Algarve International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

March 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The highlight of the first day of MotoGP qualification and the first ever ‘Sprint’ was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jack Miller taking 5th position at a warm and sunny Algarve International Circuit. The first […]

Testing work brought 2023 MotoGP pre-season to conclusion

March 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two days of intense testing work brought the 2023 MotoGP pre-season to a conclusion for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at the Algarve International Circuit. Brad Binder and Jack Miller sifted through solutions for the […]

MotoGP Sepang International Circuit in hot and sweaty Malaysian climate

February 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing once again convened at the Sepang International Circuit and in the hot and sweaty Malaysian climate to increase the intensity of their preparation work for 2023 MotoGP. After the three-day […]

KTM RACING READY TO DROP THE CLUTCH ON 2023 MOTOGP

January 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The sound of 2023 MotoGP will fire in a matter of days, and just before the Sepang MotoGP Official Test breaks the silence of the off-season, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing unveiled their colors and […]

2022 ENDS WITH FIRST STEP TO 2023: MOTOGP

November 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing barely had time to let the Prosecco spray dry from the final Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP season at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. The first test with […]

Superb end to 2022 MotoGP for Red Bull KTM

November 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing bookended a long MotoGP season by watching Brad Binder capture his third podium result of 2022 in Valencia and finish the year with 6th position in the final standings with […]

MotoGP 2022 Sepang International Circuit – Qualification

October 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

20 intense and simmering laps of the Sepang International Circuit will begin tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing launching from the fifth row for what will be the penultimate round of the 2022 season. […]

CHALLENGING AUSTRALIAN MOTOGP AS 2022 SEASON NEARS A CONCLUSION

October 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing came through 27 demanding laps of the Phillip Island circuit with championship points as Brad Binder battled brilliantly to classify 10th and Miguel Oliveira sped back to 12th for round […]

MotoGP 2022 Phillip Island – Qualification Results

October 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The spectacular flow and challenging climate of Phillip Island welcomed back the growl of MotoGP for the first time since 2019 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the quickest KTM RC16 racer […]

MotoGP 2022 – Mobility Resort Motegi – Race Results

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder again showed his pure racer’s creed by taking his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 to runner-up status at a sunny and warm Mobility Resort Motegi circuit for the Motul Grand Prix of […]

MotoGP 2022 Mobility Resort Motegi – Qualification

September 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing splashed their way to the front row of the start grid after qualification at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan and a wet first return to Motegi since 2019. Brad […]

MotoGP 2022 – MotorLand Aragon – Race Results

September 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder raced to 4th position and his second-best finish of the current MotoGP season at MotorLand Aragon today. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider made a brilliant start and remained in podium contention […]

MotoGP 2022 – MotorLand Aragon – Qualification

September 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two Red Bull KTM RC16s entered Q2 directly on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the sprawling and challenging MotorLand Aragon circuit in Spain to ensure both Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira filled 10th and 11th […]

MotoGP 2022 Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – Qualification

September 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM RC16s will fill slots on the fourth and fifth rows of the start grid after a humid, cloudy and damp day of qualification at Misano for the Gran Premio Gryfyn di San Marino e […]

100,000 spectators on race day hungry for MotoGP Grand Prix action

June 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing battled to strong results at the Motul TT Assen as both Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira launched from mid-grid slots to capture 5th and 9th respectively in front of another […]

Promising Prestigious Motul TT Assen MotoGP

June 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are set for a promising Motul TT Assen and the eleventh round of 2022 MotoGP as Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder both entered Q2 and rode to top ten positions […]

FILLING THE PROTAGONIST ROLE AT DEMANDING GERMAN MOTOGP

June 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing clocked a double top ten result at the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland and in front of a sell-out crowd packed into the sunny Sachsenring. The tenth round of […]

Swirling Sachsenring MotoGP circuit greets Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

June 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP arrived at the halfway stage of the 2022 season with the trip to the distinctive Sachsenring circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira was the fastest qualifier on the KTM RC16 with […]

KTM CLOCK MORE MOTOGP TEST LAPS IN BARCELONA

June 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunshine continued to bear down on the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya as both Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing completed the second in-season MotoGP testing day in Spain and only […]

Hot and demanding Catalan Grand Prix Race Results

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira starred for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as they scored 8th and 9th positions in another strong MotoGP outing for the squad, this time around the slippery Circuit de Barcelona […]

Catalunya hot and intense qualification at Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hundredths of a second separated KTM from Q2 at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya as a hot and intense qualification opened the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya and round nine of the current […]

Dream Sunday for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati at Mugello MotoGP

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was another dream Sunday for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati, who scored their second win of the season in front of their home crowd at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. The Italian rider, who started […]

MotoGP 2022 – Round 08 of 20 Mugello Italy – Qualification

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder will start the eighth round of 2022 MotoGP from 15th and 16th positions and the fifth/sixth rows of the grid at Mugello. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders endured […]

MOTOGP ESPORTS IS PRIMED FOR SIXTH EDITION 2022

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In 2021 Brad Binder used his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 to equal the highest ever top speed recorded in MotoGP with 362.4kmph along the Mugello straight. Some of the ‘virtual’ machines will be […]

Bright and packed Le Mans was the unpredictable MotoGP scene

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The SHARK Grand Prix de France moved the 2022 MotoGP season up to round seven of 21 and a bright and packed Le Mans was the scene of another top ten finish for Red Bull […]

Bugatti circuit at Le Mans mixes history and notorious changing weather conditions

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Oliveira lies 17th and a second from the Pole Position time Raul Fernandez back on track after missing Portuguese and Spanish rounds with hand problem. Jaume Masia takes 3rd place and front row slot in […]

High speed and 150 laps continued at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto MotoGP

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Speed and laps continued at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams continued their work and relentless schedule with the first official […]

Crowds and atmosphere back at iconic Spanish Grand Prix

May 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP gathered in the familiar climes of Jerez for the first Grand Prix on Spanish asphalt this season and the Gran Premio Red Bull de España witnessed fightbacks by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad […]

MotoGP 2022 – Round 06 of 21 Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto Spain

April 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The sixth round of the world championship simmered in the bright Andalucían sunshine and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was KTM’s quickest performer at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto after a typically […]

MotoGP 2022 – Algarve International Circuit Portugal – Qualification

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The KTM RC16 will fill two slots on the fourth row of the starting grid for the Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal tomorrow at the Algarve International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira […]

KTM left hot and challenging Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM left a hot and challenging Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with Brad Binder clutching 12th position and four world championship points as MotoGP completed the fourth and final ‘flyaway’ event of the […]

MotoGP shimmered in Texan sunshine at Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas

April 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP shimmered in the Texan sunshine at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas and round four of the 2022 series. During a regular practice and qualification schedule in the USA Red Bull KTM […]

MOTOGP GETS BUSY IN ARGENTINA

April 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP returned to the flat and fast Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in western Argentina for the first time since 2019 and it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder who was the fastest […]

FIRST EVER MOTOGP QUALIFICATION AT MANDALIKA

March 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Binder 4th fastest in qualifying at first Indonesian Grand Prix this century Miguel Oliveira also in Q2 and 7th for first Grand Prix at the Mandalika circuit in Lombok Tech3 KTM Factory Racing 21st and […]

SENSATIONAL RUNNER-UP RESULT AT MOTOGP QATAR GRAND PRIX SEASON OPENER

March 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Qatar launched MotoGP for the 15th time in the last 16 years and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder rode to a superb 2nd position after 22 laps of the […]

MotoGP 2022 – Round 01 of 21 Lusail (QATAR) Qualification

March 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing riders will tackle the initial Grand Prix of 21 in 2022 tomorrow with Brad Binder the highest-placed qualifier in Qatar thanks to 7th position on the grid […]

INDONESIAN TEST BRINGS 2022 MOTOGP™ PRE-SEASON TO A CLOSE. NOW: QATAR!

February 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing had three days and plenty of laps to get acquainted with the new Pertamina Mandalika Circuit on the island of Lombok in Indonesia for the […]

2022 MOTOGP: THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION STARTS HERE

January 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s sixth season of MotoGP will see Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing take the RC16 into competition for the longest series in the history of the sport. Brad Binder, Miguel […]

THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION: WELCOME TO MOTOGP 2022

January 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Join us for the unveiling of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. See the fresh KTM RC16 liveries and hear the ambitions […]