Brad Binder Struggles for Pace at Czechia MotoGP

Brad Binder finished 12th at the Czechia MotoGP, earning 5 championship points.

He moved to 53 points but remains in 13th place in the title race.

The Red Bull KTM rider had a poor qualifying session, starting in 20th place.

He finished the sprint and main races in 9th and 12th place respectively.

Binder's troubles started with a poor showing in qualifying, where he faced various issues during Q1.

He could not string together a proper lap and had to be content with qualifying in 20th place.

Binder's team-mate Pedro Acosta had to retire with a technical issue on the final lap from 6th place.

KTM has little time to find answers as MotoGP heads to the Netherlands for Round 10.

Marc Marquez will be out to further close the gap on Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, and Fabio Di Giannantonio.

Brad Binder told the KTM website: "Brno is done, 12th place today and I was really consistent and got faster towards the end but was just too slow, so a frustrating weekend."

He added: "We need to try a few different balances with the set-up so I can feel more competitive."

The Netherlands race will be a crucial test for Binder as he searches for a seat in 2027.

He will face tough competition from Marquez, Bezzecchi, and other top riders.

Binder's performance in the Netherlands will be closely watched by fans and teams alike.

He needs to improve his pace and consistency to stay in contention for a seat next season.

The Czechia MotoGP was a disappointing weekend for KTM, with both Binder and Acosta facing issues.

But Binder remains focused on finding a solution to his pace problems.

He will work with his team to try different set-ups and find a way to compete with the top riders.

The Netherlands race is just around the corner, and Binder will be ready to give it his all.