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Marc Marquez wins Thai MotoGP after dominant Ducati debut, Brad Binder off the pace

Marc Marquez claims a spectacular victory at the 2025 Thai MotoGP, showcasing his dominance in his debut with Ducati, while Brad Binder faces challenges in eighth place.

Motoring Motorsport
AFP|Published

SA’s Brad Binder finds some speed to top time sheets ahead of Japan MotoGP race

Red Bull KTM rider Brad Binder laid down a fastest lap of 1min 43. 436sec at a cloudy Motegi, 0. 033 ahead of Spain's six-time world champion Marc Marquez in second.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA’s Brad Binder fades after crash as Enea Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP

South Africa’s Brad Binder, who was sixth in Saturday’s sprint race, finished a disappointing 19th. Binder went off the track on the second lap and never recovered.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Francesco Bagnaia tops Austrian MotoGP practice, Brad Binder fifth

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia double world champion relishes the Red Bull Ring circuit, winning in Spielberg in 2022 and 2023.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA’s Brad Binder suffers technical issues as Enea Bastianini wins British MotoGP

South Africa’s Brad Binder’s started in sixth on the grid at the British Grand Prix, but an apparent clutch issue saw him withdraw after he hardly got off the start line.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Francesco Bagnaia snatches victory at Catalunya MotoGP, Brad Binder eighth

Two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia snatched victory at the Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday.

Motoring
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jorge Martin completes 'perfect weekend' as Brad Binder takes 8th at French MotoGP

Jorge Martin heads the standings with 129 points, 38 ahead of Francesco Bagnaia who moved into second spot. Marc Marquez is third a further two points back.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Marc Marquez gunning for French MotoGP victory

Marc Marquez approaches the French MotoGP emboldened by his impressive display in Spain.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Marc Marquez lands pole at Spanish GP, Brand Binder in second row

The 31-year-old Marc Marquez will also start on pole for the sprint race later Saturday with Marco Bezzecchi of Italy, on a Ducati-VR46, and fellow Spaniard and championship leader Jorge Martin (Ducati-Primac).

Motoring
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Maverick Vinales makes MotoGP history the hard way, SA’s Brad Binder fades

South Africa’s Brad Binder, riding for Red Bulls KTM, could only finish in ninth place during the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP in Texas.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brad Binder on MotoGP prospects: KTM have made a big step forward

The recently concluded pre-season test in Sepang indicated that Brad Binder and co will once again be the main rivals to the imperious Ducati in MotoGP.

Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

MotoGP: Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM ‘extremely close to doing some great things’

Last season, Red Bulls KTM’s Brad Binder found himself in the thick of the action, battling for the most part at the front-end of the grid.

Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

Ducati Diavel for Bentley is a classy addition to your dream garage

The Ducati and Bentley brands might not seem like obvious candidates for a collaboration, but the result is an extremely classy two-wheeler.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

COMMENT: Why Brad Binder should be appreciated as one of SA’s best sports stars

Brad Binder remains on of SA’s best sporting stars this year and an ambassador of our nation, despite operating in a niche sport.

Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

The fourth was with Brad Binder during pulsating MotoGP campaign

Binder and Red Bull KTM had arguably their best year yet with the South African rider finishing fourth in the world riders’ championship, while the team finished second in the constructors’ championship.

Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

Francesco Bagnaia bags Valencia victory to retain MotoGP title

The 26-year-old Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia had been assured of the championship when his sole rival Jorge Martin crashed early in the Valencia MotoGP race.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ducati's Enea Bastianini wins Malaysian MotoGP

Ducati's Enea Bastianini won the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday as Francesco Bagnaia came third ahead of title rival Jorge Martin.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Alex Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP sprint

Spain's Alex Marquez romped home on his Ducati nearly 1. 6 seconds ahead of compatriot Jorge Martin, who gained two points on Italy's Francesco Bagnaia in their championship tussle with three races left.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brad Binder narrowly misses out on podium finish in riveting Australia MotoGP race

South Africa’s Brad Binder finished in fourth place, narrowly missing out on a podium finish after he recorded the fastest lap in qualifying.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brad Binder clocks fastest lap time at Australian MotoGP

KTM's Brad Binder produced a scorching late lap to clock the fastest time Friday for a disrupted Australian MotoGP.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brad Binder grabs second place finish in Japan MotoGP sprint race, Jorge Martin wins

Another strong performance from Brad Binder saw him bag a second place finish at the Japan MotoGP.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brad Binder celebrates MotoGP podium finish with new Red Bull KTM contract

Brad Binder is hoping to build on his from having signed a contact extension with Red Bull KTM.

Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

Brad Binder ‘feeling sorry for his team’ after Dutch GP penalty

Brad Binder was left to rue another error of centimetres on Sunday at the prestigious Assen TT, and while the Red Bull KTM rider remained defiant in his hopefulness, there will surely be a growing desperation developing at the team.

Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

KTM's Brad Binder ready to muscle in on Ducati's Mugello stranglehold

Ducati riders occupy the first six places in the championship - the one exception being KTM's in-form Brad Binder.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brad Binder edged into second at Spanish MotoGP

Reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia held off a frantic late counter-attack by Brad Binder in Jerez on Sunday to win the Spanish Grand Prix.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published