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agosto 29, 2021 - KTM

Brad Binder leads the KTM charge with 12th on the grid for British MotoGP™ Grand Prix

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Brad Binder will roll his Red Bull KTM Factory #racing RC16 onto the fourth row of the start grid at Silverstone and starts the Monster Energy British Grand Prix from 12th position. The South African was the fastest qualifier in chilly conditions in the UK for the twelfth round of the season.

- Binder proactive in Free Practice for Q2 direct entry and takes 12th on the grid- Silverstone provides tricky and challenging test for round 12 of 2021 MotoGP- Riccardo Rossi takes his KTM RC4 to the 3rd quickest time in Moto3™ qualification- Remy Gardner 4th fastest ahead of Raul Fernandez in 5th for Moto2™ For the first time since 2019 #motogp circulated the demanding course of Silverstone for a sold-out British Grand Prix and the twelfth round of the current season. Despite dry skies and occasional sunshine, a chilly breeze meant that set-up and tire choice became complicated for the tricky weave of 18 corners. The track demanded a constant flow and was a contrast to the hard braking and acceleration of the Red Bull Ring two weeks previously. Winner of the last Grand Prix, #bradbinder, did not have to worry about damp asphalt and attacked the first Free Practice sessions with gusto to enter the top ten and secure Q2 standing during Friday’s laps. The 26-year-old pushed to reach the highest possible grid positions during the quick dash on Saturday afternoon but finally rested 12th.

Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Danilo Petrucci was next best in 16th. The Italian did not make it through Q1 but headed teammate Iker Lecuona in 18th and Miguel Oliveira in 20th. The Portuguese struggled to make the most of the decent traction offered by the Silverstone surface but is optimistic of a positive race come 14.00 CET on Sunday. 

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