Brad Binder explains the challenges of riding on a low grip track
Binder has slipped to seventh in the MotoGP standings after five rounds, behindAprilia’s Maverick Vinales is the top non-Ducati, a status that Binder has enjoyed for much of the past year.
“The last two weekends I have had a bit of chaos. I just need a clean weekend,” Binder said in Barcelona.The low grip on the Barcelona circuit excites Binder but he has warned of its dangers.“Last year was okay, the result on Sunday was not, but on Saturday I finished fourth and we were fast all weekend.“We have an idea of what we need to have a good weekend here.”
Binder explained how to ride with low grip: “It’s the equivalent to riding in the wet. The bike barely works, everything is so slow.“It’s crucial to follow the grip. Especially with the throttle.Binder was asked if the rider can make a difference on a circuit which might flummox several bikes.“You’ve got to be clever here. There’s no way you can go flat out and finish the race because the tyres will not last.
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