At the MotoGP home race in Spielberg, KTM and Brad Binder have extended their cooperation. The South African signed a contract extension with the Austrian brand until the end of 2026. His existing contract is valid until the end of 2024. The partnership was thus extended prematurely by two years.
Binder is the first MotoGP rider in the field to sign a contract beyond 2024. The 28-year-old joined the KTM family in 2015 and rode in the Moto3 class for Aki Ajo’s team. In 2016 Binder became Moto3 World Champion.
From 2017 to 2019, the South African competed in the Moto2 class for KTM. In his third season he became vice world champion. Binder has won seven races in Moto3 and eight in Moto2. He has been attacking for KTM in the premier class since 2020.
Binder has developed into a leading figure
Binder made history on only his third MotoGP weekend. He won sensationally in Brno and thus ensured the first KTM triumph in the premier class. In 2021, Binder won the home race in Spielberg – when he stayed on slicks in the rain.
Binder has won two sprints this season. “A huge thank you to KTM and the management for trusting me and letting me participate in this incredible program for a few more years,” said Binder about his contract extension.
“We’re getting closer and closer to what we want to achieve on the race track.” Because the big goal is the world championship title. Binder has developed into a spearhead and a leader in the four-strong KTM line-up.
KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer is happy about the Binder extension
“Keeping Brad at the top of our MotoGP program has been a big priority for us,” said KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer. “We love everything about him: He is an absolute racer and gives everything on the track.”
“Brad is a valued part of the family and his character and the way he interacts with the box, the fans and the company makes him the ideal ambassador for us. We have already achieved and experienced so much together.”
“It makes us very proud that he wants to continue on our RC16 and stay in orange. We couldn’t be happier to have the number 33 bike in the pits for a few more years.”