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Brad Binder, Ready to Hit the Pits with New Protective Gear at Mugello!
Following official test sessions at Barcelona Circuit in Catalonia, Spain, KTM’s factory rider Brad Binder made a significant development while preparing for the upcoming Mugello Grand Prix. Binder had finished seventh in the previous Grand Prix, but experienced a crash in the sprint race first lap. However, his high speed and overall performance throughout the race positively impacted the South African pilot.
Testing New Protective Gear in Barcelona
Binder was unable to spend much time testing the new equipment in the abbreviated Barcelona test. The pilot covered approximately 50 kilometers during the test, evaluating the old tires used throughout the weekend. Binder expressed his satisfaction with the performance he achieved after the test, saying, “The test day went quite short – we couldn’t cover too many kilometers. We used all the old tires we used throughout the weekend and I was very pleased with the speed I could achieve with these tires.” Furthermore, “The track was quite slippery, so we made some adjustments to the dampers. These changes seemed to provide a balance suitable for the track’s slipperiness. I also tried a different balance configuration and ran a few laps. However, as soon as the rain started, we had to quickly readjust this setting. Overall, considering the small number of laps we ran, the test went very well. Frankly, I feel very good and I am ready for Mugello.”
Update to Increase Top Speed
In the Barcelona test, Binder had reached 12th place. Expressing his satisfaction with the basic settings of the RC16 motorcycle, he said, “After Le Mans, I think the motorcycle was easier to ride and a step ahead.” The 30-year-old pilot continued, “This adjustment suits me very well and I expect to receive a new protective gear update next week. This update will significantly increase my top speed. It’s almost a free improvement. Let’s see what we can achieve with this update.”
Record Attempt at Mugello
At the Italian Grand Prix (2023) in Mugello, Brad Binder broke the top speed record of 366.1 km/h in 1000 cc MotoGP motorcycles. This year, there may be an opportunity for Royal Class riders to attempt this record in Mugello for the last time. Because in 2027, a new regulation will begin with the removal of 850 cc engines, aerodynamic changes, and suspension adjustment systems.
Breaking this record could be an important target for Binder and other teams before the race in Mugello.
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