At the Argentine Grand Prix, Brad Binder finished 7th and Pedro Acosta 9th for the Red Bull KTM team. Jose Antonio Rueda from the KTM GP Academy secured 3rd in Moto3™, maintaining his championship lead. The team is optimistic about future performances despite some challenges faced during the race.
In the second round of the MotoGP™ season at Termas de Rio Hondo, Brad Binder from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing secured 7th place, marking him as the highest finishing racer, while teammate Pedro Acosta followed in 9th. The weekend concluded positively for the KTM GP Academy, with Jose Antonio Rueda achieving 3rd place in Moto3™, maintaining his championship lead.
Brad Binder made an impressive recovery from 11th on the grid, showcasing his skill throughout the race. He started strong, attempting to keep pace with the leading riders, but faced challenges with tire grip. He stated, “…we need to find more grip on the edge of the rear tire. Once we do that, then life will get much easier for us.”
Pedro Acosta demonstrated progress despite challenges with pressure affecting his front tire. He noted that managing this issue allowed him to pass other riders effectively. Although he experienced arm-pump during the race, which hindered his performance towards the end, he remains optimistic about his progress.
Maverick Viñales finished 13th, recognizing significant improvements in his performance compared to the start of the weekend, stating, “…I think we found a way to go and I felt an improvement.” In contrast, teammate Enea Bastianini had an unfortunate race, where he crashed shortly after a strong start.
Aki Ajo, the team manager, emphasized the need for continuous analysis and improvement, acknowledging the progress made despite the riders not finishing in targeted positions. He stated, “…it is time for more analysis and to see what we can do in the short term for the next races.”
In Moto3™, Jose Antonio Rueda achieved another podium, finishing 3rd, highlighting the ongoing success of the KTM GP Academy.
Overall results from the Grand Prix of Argentina indicate that while the team experienced mixed outcomes, the progress and potential shown during the weekend is promising for future races.
The Grand Prix of Argentina highlighted significant performances from the Red Bull KTM team, with Brad Binder finishing 7th and Pedro Acosta in 9th, alongside a podium finish for Jose Antonio Rueda in Moto3™. Despite challenges faced by some riders, the overall progress and learning from the race are encouraging as the team prepares for upcoming events. Manager Aki Ajo’s focus on analysis and improvements set a positive tone for the future.
Original Source: www.totalmotorcycle.com
