Drivers and teams – KTM recruits Brad Binder to replace Johann Zarco in its official MotoGP team in 2020 –

KTM recruits Brad Binder to replace Johann Zarco in its official MotoGP team in 2020

Drivers and teams - KTM recruits Brad Binder to replace Johann Zarco in its official MotoGP team in 2020 -

Brad Binder will finally take the handlebars of the official KTM in MotoGP next year alongside Pol Espargaro. A moment anticipated at Tech3, the South African finally leaves his place to the young Spanish Iker Lecuona. Musical chairs.

"KTM has decided to trust the competitive instincts of two rookies for its 2020 MotoGP season and the next phase of development of the official RC16", announces the Austrian manufacturer whose bike scared Johann Zarco, who was converted to Honda LCR for the last three races of the 2019 season…

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KTM explains that it was won over by Brad Binder’s progress in Moto3 and Moto2. The 24-year-old South African was tipped to replace Hafizh Syahrin on the KTM satellite Tech3 next year. But Zarco having deserted the Austrian front, he allows Binder to take the official handlebars while the satellite bike will finally be awarded to Iker Lecuona, 19, alongside Miguel Oliveira..

"Today I can say that I have fulfilled a dream since next season I will make my MotoGP debut with Red Bull KTM Tech3", rejoices the young Spaniard: "I am very happy and grateful to all those who made this is possible. Now we have to keep working as always to keep improving, as a rider and as a person. Once again, thank you all! "

With "four riders including three under 25 and three different nationalities, KTM is now ready for its fourth year in MotoGP", warns the manufacturer while showering the hopes of the Finnish Mika Kallio who is currently in the interim – without losing ‘sparks – on the official machine.

MNC can’t wait to see Binder on the factory RC16, knowing the South African has such spectacular talent as his end-of-race handling. !

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