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Binder on a hunt for MotoGP title

South African motor biking star Brad Binder will once more resume his hunt for the MotoGP title on the French Grand Prix at Le Mans on Sunday afternoon.

The Potchefstroom-born rider got here near successful his first race of the season in Spain two weeks in the past however solely managed to complete second. He misplaced out first place to Italian Francesco Bagnaia however managed to carry off KTM teammate Jack Miller who completed third.

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More importantly, Binder is third within the championship standing on 62 factors and is simply three factors away from Marco Bezzecchi (65).

World champion Francesco Bagnaia sits fairly on high with  87 factors.

The South Africa although defeated Bagnaia to win the dash a day earlier than

Speaking to Motorcycle Sports, Binder mentioned he wish to consider that he has a probability  to battle for the title. 

 “It is clear that we have been stronger than in previous seasons, regardless of the track we go to.”

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 “The group has accomplished an unbelievable job to offer us this new machine which is way more aggressive and offers me a lot larger peace of thoughts coming to a GP figuring out that if I do a good job all through the weekend I can battle for podiums and, hopefully, wins.Whereas previously if we managed to get into the highest 5 it was in all probability essentially the most we may get, Binder added.

SA rider Brad Binder. Image: Twitter @KTM_Racing

Binder has received two MotoGP races up to now

“It’s thrilling for me and I simply need to take it one race at a time and attempt to do the most effective on the day and get as many factors as attainable. It’s thrilling, I’m wanting ahead to it, and let’s see what tomorrow brings.

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