Brad Binder’s KTM ’has potential’ as brother Darryn gets to grips with MotoGP Yamaha

The MotoGP pre-season stated inauspiciously for the two South Africans who will participate in the elite category this year.

Both Brad Binder and his younger brother Darryn failed to make an immediate impression over this past weekend in Sepang, Malaysia, but will have no doubt gleaned much from their experience.

KTM, for whom Brad rides, completed 380 laps combined across their factory team and their Tech 3 outfit. Brad finished 18th overall in testing, while his teammate Miguel Oliveira finished 15th. Rual Fernandez and Remy Gardner, driving for the sister team, finished 19th and 23rd, respectively.

The weekend test, however, was cut short on Sunday due to inclement weather, both Brad and Oliveira completing the session on wets.

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Said Binder of his first outing this year: “These last two days have been a challenge.

“We needed some more time to make the most out of the package. We have made some small changes to the bike and we have the same performance as last year, so now we need to explore, try different set-ups and balances to see what works further.

Good morning from @sepangcircuit!The first track action for MotoGP in 2022 is officially underway at the Sepang Test! It’s time for laps, laps and… more laps.