Brad takes fourteenth in the Qatar Sprint Race

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For the 19th time MotoGP was able to enjoy an evening setting for the Qatar Grand Prix and the unique Lusail International Circuit offered its usual mix of 16 corners around the 5.3km layout and with three heavy braking zones. Red Bull KTM came to this staple venue on the world championship calendar with previous podium form at LIC but still chasing their first trophies of 2025 after trips to Thailand, Argentina and the USA.

Brad Binder had to wade through Q1 in the setting sun and registered a time for 18th on the grid.

For the 11-lap Sprint Race Brad made the choice for the soft rear tire and the rubber helped for decent performance in the opening phase as he moved close to the top ten. Optimum grip soon faded however and Brad eventually passed the flag in 14th.

Brad Binder
18th in qualification, 14th in the Sprint:

“Definitely not the right tire choice but I was having other problems and ran off track four times. It was very tricky and we need to get things under control for tomorrow. We need to try and figure it out but we’re all pushing to solve it. I think we’ll be OK because the guys have some ideas in the pocket but at the moment we know our limit and cannot go over it.”