Brad Binder Admits Disappointment After Tough MotoGP 2025 Season
Brad Binder had a disappointing MotoGP 2025 season, scoring 155 points and finishing 11th in the championship.
The South African rider struggled to get the best out of his RC16 bike, failing to score a podium all season.
He had been KTM's standout performer for several seasons, earning a reputation as a dependable rider.
But in 2025, his form took a significant dip, with his points score decreasing from 217 in 2024.
Binder's results improved in the final part of the season, with top-five finishes in Indonesia and Portugal.
However, it was not enough to change the overall picture of his campaign, with 11th place marking his lowest championship finish since his rookie campaign in 2020.
He prefers a bike that gives him strong rear stability, but in 2025 he struggled to find that feeling.
KTM introduced a revised package at the Valencia test, which Binder found encouraging, saying "the bike felt good".
The revised package included a couple of new aero packages, which seemed to give him a more balanced feeling between the two wheels.
Binder came away from the test encouraged, feeling that the changes could help him be more competitive in the future.
He scored 155 points in the 2025 season, compared to 217 points in 2024, and finished 11th in the championship.
The 30-year-old rider is looking to bounce back from a tough season and improve his performance with the revised bike package.
Brad Binder is determined to do better, saying "I feel like I can do a lot better than I did" in the 2025 season.
He is working with KTM to address the weaknesses of the bike and find a more competitive setup.
The Valencia test was a positive step, with Binder feeling that the revised package could help him be more competitive.
He is looking forward to the next season, determined to improve his performance and score more points.
The South African rider has been KTM's highest points scorer in previous seasons, and he is looking to return to that form.
With the revised bike package and a renewed focus, Brad Binder is ready to take on the challenge of the next MotoGP season.