SA rider clocks in fraction of a second behind Italy’s Bastianini in season opener
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Brad Binder celebrates on the podium with a trophy at the Qatar Grand Prix, Losail International Circuit, Qatar, March 6 2022. Picture: IBRAHEEM AL OMARI REUTERS
Fausto Gresini, the Italian founder of the team and two-time 125cc world champion, died from Covid-19 in 2021. For Binder, second was perhaps the result he had secretly been expecting despite the concerns around testing. KTM have worked hard on the RC-16 bike, seeking the solutions to the issues they have had at the Lusail circuit in Qatar in the past, a track where they have had little success.
“I just need to say a massive thank you to KTM — they pulled this one out of the bag. We made such a huge step from where we finished last year. For us to be on the podium in Qatar is insane. Last year here was the hardest race of the year. I’m really happy with the way things went. For the future, I’m definitely looking forward to a few more podiums.”Before the season, Binder spoke of finding more consistency. He qualified seventh on the grid, the third row.
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