It was a chaotic start – Brad Binder after US flop
Brad Binder did not finish the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas due to technical issues.
In the third race of the MotoGP season at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, Krugersdorp’s MotoGP sensation Brad Binder did not finish.
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According to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, Brad powered through from 16th on the starting grid to compete eagerly for the top six but then stopped with a technical issue with a third of the distance left.
“Brad made his customary lunge past other riders to make impressive ground. He was heading for the top six until a mechanical issue prematurely ended his chase,” the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team explained in a statement.
“It was a chaotic start! Nobody knew what was going on, but when the race did start, I got away really well and fought with the guys earlier on.
I took my time to see where I could push with the wet patches on the track, and after about half-race distance, I felt I could push on.
“I moved up another position, but then we had an electrical issue and had to stop. Unfortunately, we would have been guaranteed a top-five. But, anyway, from yesterday to today, we made an important step forward and the bike was a lot more like I wanted it, so hats off to my team,” Brad concluded.
Brad is currently 11th in the World Championship standings and will race again at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar from April 11 to 13.
