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ottobre 29, 2023 - KTM
Binder finishes 0.1 of a second from P1 in Thai MotoGP™ sizzler
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Brad Binder doubled-up with podium finishes at a hot Chang International Circuit and took part in a magnificent Sunday race that saw the 2023 Thai Grand Prix deliver the fourth closest podium finish in the history of the sport. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider fought for the lead and finished in 3rd by the slimmest of margins.
- Brad Binder’s ninth MotoGP podium means he becomes the most successful premier class rider ever from South Africa. #33 crossed the line in 2nd but was bumped to 3rd due to a track limits infringement on the last lap
- Tough race of traction issues and settings for Jack Miller who makes it to the line in 16th
- Pedro Acosta nears Moto2™ world championship acclaim with 2nd position and a 63-point lead with 75 remaining, Red Bull KTM Ajo teammate Deniz Öncü takes a top five finish in Moto3™
- 2023 MotoGP breaks for one week before an intense triple header in Malaysia, Qatar and Spain in three weekends to finish the season in late November
After the upheaval for the MotoGP class in Australia the previous weekend (the Saturday Sprint replaced by the full distance race due to the inclement weather forecast and cancellation of the Sunday agenda at Phillip Island), the Chang International Circuit provided a return to normality. Even though Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were able to watch Binder notch a sixth podium of the season in the Saturday Sprint and absorb critical tire data in race conditions for the Sunday 26-lapper, the insufferable heat meant a demanding and difficult scenario, similar to what the teams and riders had encountered in India and Indonesia in recent events. As on Saturday, Binder and Miller launched from 5th and 15th slots on the grid but with full knowledge that tire preservation would be key to race pace throughout the 26-lap chase. Both RC16s started well and it was Binder who hovered with the leaders in the opening stages. The South African moved up from 5th to 2nd and then closed a small gap to the back of Jorge Martin. When Francesco Bagnaia joined the pair, a three-way tussle for the win took place. Binder grabbed the lead briefly and then smothered the rear wheel of Martin all the way through the final lap. He almost slid out on Turn 4 and the incident took the #33 marginally onto the green track limits. Although Brad crossed the line just 0.11 of a second behind Martin he was demoted to 3rd spot. The trophy still represented the ninth of his career in the premier class – all with the KTM RC16 – and the fourth of the season. Miller had a harder time trying to manage optimum traction and drive grip. The Australian was able to make the flag in 16th.
Binder continues to occupy 4th in the world championship standings and needs 61 points to be able to displace Marco Bezzecchi for the top three and with only a maximum of 75 left to go this season. Miller is 10th as the Aussie nears the end of his first term in MotoGP orange. The team are currently ranked 4th and KTM are the second-best manufacturer. After a well-earned break, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will join their peers at the Sepang International Circuit for the Malaysian Grand Prix from November 9th-12th.
Brad Binder, 3rd: “I tried my best today and left nothing on the table. I wanted to keep as much rubber as I could while I was behind Jorge. I saw my opportunity and tried to go but a lap later that was it for my rear tire. We did what we could. My team did a terrific job and I’m sure the win is coming.”
Jack Miller, 16th: “A long race and I gave it everything I could. I’ve been struggling all weekend to get out of Turn 1 and Turn 3. I didn’t make any mistakes really…I was just missing the pace and lacking drive. I lost too much time. We need to analyze and understand why we cannot get this tire casing to work. I’m disappointed by we’ll learn from this. It’s a good time to be in MotoGP right now but also a really hard time!”
Francesco Guidotti, Red Bull KTM Team Manager: “An amazing race, and an amazing race for the win by Brad with a strong result. Unluckily he touched the green zone on the last lap so he had to drop one position but he did so well to push all the way inside the top three. We really enjoyed it. We’re already looking forward to the next race with a lot of confidence. A different story with Jack as we just couldn’t give him the setting he needed with the special tire allocation here. For sure there is still work to do.”
Grand Prix of Thailand photographs can be found HERE
Results MotoGP Grand Prix of Thailand
1. Jorge Martin (ESP) Ducati 39:40.0452. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) Ducati +0.2533. Brad Binder (RSA) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing +0.11416. Jack Miller (AUS) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing +17.640
World championship standings MotoGP
1. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) Ducati, 389 points2. Jorge Martin (ESP) Ducati 3763. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA) Ducati, 3104. Brad Binder (RSA) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 24910. Jack Miller (AUS) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 144
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