Binder Impressed With 'fast' Ktm As Motogp Testing Begins, Martin Suffers Major Crash

MotoGP returned to the track on Wednesday as pre-season testing began for the 2025 season and it seems that Brad Binder had to hold on tight onto his Red Bull KTM, as he completed his laps around the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.

World champion Jorge Martin, meanwhile, will have to undergo surgery after breaking his hand and foot during the test. The Spaniard was flung off his Aprilia, landing hard on the tarmac in a shunt that shattered his helmet. South Africas Binder had no such drama as he took to the track, and seemed to complete his session with a degree of positivity.

First day back after a long time off missed it, he posted on his X account on Wednesday This bike is faassstttt time to sit with the crew to debrief on Wednesdays findings and make a solid plan for the remainder of the test sic.

The RB16 has certainly not lacked pace over the last few seasons, but translating that into a competitive package has been troublesome. More often than not, Binder has struggled to find rear tyre grip in the latter stages of races and has been unable to press for podiums.

Nevertheless, the 28-year-olds consistency ensured that he finished fifth in the world riders championship in 2024, although he did so with just one podium. KTM, meanwhile, managed to finish second in the constructors championship.