Brad Binder recorded his second MotoGP victory in his career after gambling on slick tyres in the final five laps in the wet at the Austrian GP.
It was a miracle win for the South African who decided not to enter the pit to swap his bikes with wet tyres with just six laps to go.
The KTM rider was out of the picture for the first 23 laps as Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo battling it out for a top spot.
With six laps remaining, the track was hit with heavy rain, resulting in Marquez, Bagnaia, Quartararo, and Joan Mir entering the pit to swap their bikes.
However, Binder decided to gamble on slicks and went on to finished the race in the first place, followed by Bagnaia and Pramac’s Jorge Martin.
After the race, Binder said he dreamt about going up the podium after missing out for so long.
“I went to bed last night thinking all I want today is a podium.
“It’s been so long! It’s been the longest in I don’t know how many years since I was on the podium.
“I’ve been close a few times, had a few fourth places, but haven’t been back. To be honest, I was having a horrendous race before I decided to stay out, and everyone else came in,” he said.
This was Binder’s first podium of the season after missing out at fourth place last week at the Red Bull Ring.
MotoGP action will return in Silverstone at the end of August.
Johan Zarco mengharapkan tugas Dani Pedrosa sebagai penguji jentera KTM dapat membantu dirinya untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan jentera RC16.
Zarco sekadar mengutip 10 mata setakat ini berbanding 38 mata yang dilakar rakan sepasukan, Pol Espargaro apabila bergelut untuk mendapat keserasian dengan jentera agresif KTM.
“Saya datang daripada Yamaha, jadi saya sudah biasa dengan corak tunggangan lancar di Tech3 Yamaha berbanding KTM yang lebih agresif.
“Saya rasa dua perbezaan ini jadi punca saya masih bergelut untuk menyesuaikan diri. Kadang-kala saya cuba memaksa diri untuk serasi tetapi sukar.
“Seperti saya, Dani juga seorang penunggang yang lancar tetapi dia tidak pernah menunggang jentera Yamaha seumur hidupnya. Sebab itu saya tidak sabar menanti pendapatnya setelah menguji jentera RC16. Saya nak tahu sama ada komen saya betul atau tidak,”ujar Zarco.
Zarco dan Pedrosa akan bersama-sama berada di atas litar bagi sesi ujian rasmi, Isnin ini dengan pelumba Sepanyol itu telah pun menjalani sesi ujian tertutup di Brno baru-baru ini.
Sementara itu, maklumbalas dariapda Pedrosa – juara 31 kali perlumbaan di MotoGP sebelum bersara di Valencia tahun lalu – telah meyakinkan Zarco untuk mencuba swingarm gentian karbon, hujung minggu ini.
“Saya akan mencuba swingarm baharu itu kerana Dani memaklumkan kepada kami bahawa keputusan amat positif. Kami juga pernah mencuba bahagian baharu itu di Jerez.
“Tetapi pada masa sama, kami juga perlu mencuba sesuatu yang baharu selain daripada swingarm,” tambah Zarco.
KTM Malaysia is set to set the Malaysian MotoGP 2017 ablaze in READY TO RACE Orange.
KTM Malaysia is also offering the KTM MotoGP Fan Package.
Expect to see the latest KTM motorcycles plus Meet & Greet session with top KTM riders.
It’s the best time of the year for motorcycle racing fans in Malaysia and around the region. No, not Christmas, but it’s the Malaysian MotoGP.
The Malaysian MotoGP has without doubt grown over the last 3 years to capacity crowds and this year is no different. But what will make the difference is what KTM Malaysia has in store for fans and visitors.
KTM’s signature orange-coloured pavilion at the Malaysian MotoGP has always been one of the biggest crowd pullers. Not only do they display the latest road-going models, but also the dirtbikes and off-roaders that have conquered the world. Visitors are allowed to get up close to touch, feel and even smell these awesome machines, what more to selfie with them.
Additionally, KTM-branded riding gear and wear, called Powerwear, and KTM’s proprietary motorcycles accessories, called Powerparts will be displayed in all their grandeur.
Visitors could expect to see the latest 250 Duke, 390 Duke (click here for our first ride and here for our review), RC 250 and RC 390, 1290 Super Duke R, 1290 Super Adventure S, 1290 Super Adventure R, 1050 Adventure Travel Pack, 1290 Super Duke GT, 250 EX/C-F, 350 EX/C-F, 450 EX/C-F, 250 SX-F, 450 SX-F and many more. The latter two bikes are the same as those ridden by Gabit Saleh to multiple Malaysian motocross wins and the 2016 FIM Asia Supermoto Championship.
Visitors will also be able to catch a glimpse of the RC Cup racebike and replica of the RC16 MotoGP racer, ridden by Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith.
As such, fans can expect meet-and-greet sessions with the FIM Supermoto Champion, RC Cup riders and, Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP riders (subject to the riders’ schedule and availability). KTM Malaysia is in the midst of working with SIC and Dorna for Gabit Saleh to perform a stunt show at the starting grid and front straight on race day, so stay posted!
KTM Malaysia has offered the Fan Package, which includes a ticket for the KTM Tribune in the Main Grandstand, limited edition T-shirt, cap, bag, raincoat and flag.
As many as 500 KTM fans will mass at the KTM Tribune and turn it into a sea of READY TO RACE Orange. There is nothing better than being in the company of people who share the same passion and cheering for the same riders. The KTM Tribune faces the starting grid and paddock, ensuring a great view of proceedings throughout the day, be it for the support classes, Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP.
KTM Malaysia will also host a myriad of activities at the Tribune. KTM fans can look forward to gifts and lucky draws.
