Brad manages his tyres to take P9 in the #MalaysianGP

A bumper Sunday crowd at Sepang sought shelter and shade from sunny 35-degree temperatures at the site south of Kuala Lumpur. Tire preservation for the full duration of the 20-lap race distance was critical for all the riders. Brad Binder had to mix a strong pace from the outset to regain ground while also saving rubber, and snared six places on the first lap.

Brad expertly preserved his grip potential at the Grand Prix and in conditions that were tough for tire-wear. The South African finished the race in P9.

The championship will enter its last respite before the final back-to-back dates. The Algarve International Circuit hosts the Grand Prix of Portugal from November 7-9 followed by the Valencian round at the Circuito de Ricardo Tormo a week later.

Brad Binder
9th and 12th in the championship standings:

“It was a bit of a challenge starting in 18th place and it was a decent-enough come back but I would have preferred better. I knew it was a race where we really had to manage the tires and I got the rear to the end OK. After the drama of the Sprint I had a normal bike again today and everything felt good. I was a bit nervy but didn’t end up in the same situation as Saturday which was good. In general, we just need to find a bit of extra speed to qualify better and then race better.”