MotoGP | Brad Binder renews with KTM until 2024

MotoGP KTM Factory – KTM has announced the renewal of its collaboration with Brad Binder. The South African, the first rider to take the Austrian manufacturer's bike to victory, will remain for at least another three years and will be able to celebrate 10 years in "orange".

Binder started in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, won the Moto3 title by winning 15 GPs between Moto3 and Moto2 and as mentioned in 2020 in his rookie year (won the Rookie Of The Year) he gave the company the first success in MotoGP of Mattighofen.

In the last Italian Grand Prix he reached a new milestone, equaling the maximum speed in the history of the sport at 362,4 km/h during FP3 at Mugello.

Statements Brad Binder KTM MotoGP renewal

“I'm super, super happy to have signed again for another three seasons with KTM, we'll reach ten years of partnership. It's amazing to be with them for so long and we've always had a good relationship. I am extremely happy, it is very satisfying to have signed a long contract. It's nice to have that belief and support from a company, it's an honor. From here on we can focus on climbing positions in the rankings. We're not far away and it would be really nice to do something big together. It's exciting to see what these next few years bring.”

Statements Pit Beirer KTM Motorsports Director on Brad Binder KTM renewal

“This was a very easy contract to make because we love Brad as a rider and what he brings to the team, the company and the MotoGP class. He was very excited to make this commitment and that says a lot about our progression and potential in MotoGP. Sometimes you find a rider and a mentality that really fits your philosophy and the fact that Brad has made it all the way to the top with us and the fact that we will be together for ten years is a very special story. We are really proud to continue racing with him and to continue setting new goals.”