The second round of the MotoGP™ season at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit saw Brad Binder finish 7th, marking him as the top KTM racer. Acosta placed 9th and showed promise, while Jose Antonio Rueda led the Moto3™ standings with a 3rd place finish. Overall, the Red Bull KTM team is focusing on continuous improvement amidst challenges.
The MotoGP™ season continued with the second round held at the overcast Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in Argentina. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder achieved a commendable 7th place, marking him as the highest classified racer among his team. Pedro Acosta also performed admirably, finishing 9th, while the KTM GP Academy celebrated Jose Antonio Rueda’s strong performance in Moto3™, where he contended for victory.
Starting from P11, Brad Binder executed an impressive race, recovering positions throughout the Grand Prix distance. His teammate Acosta secured eight valuable points, placing 9th both in the Saturday Sprint and the Sunday race. Maverick Viñales finished 13th while Enea Bastianini came in at 18th, as both riders continue to adapt to their new teams ahead of the 2025 season.
Jose Antonio Rueda enhanced the KTM GP Academy’s success by finishing 3rd in Moto3™, earning his second podium appearance in succession and taking the lead in the world championship standings. Following the race, Binder expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “I gave absolutely everything I had from the first lap. Unfortunately, 7th was as good as it was going to be today.”
Pedro Acosta noted improvements in his bike’s performance but highlighted challenges related to front tire pressure and arm-pump that affected his race. Maverick Viñales remarked on the importance of the weekend, indicating a positive trajectory moving forward. Enea Bastianini, despite a crash mid-race, aimed to continue developing his pace.
Aki Ajo, the team manager, emphasized the need for further analysis following the weekend’s results, highlighting progress while recognizing the necessity to enhance their competitive standing.
Results detail Binder’s placement at 7th (+14.294) and Acosta’s at 9th (+15.646). Currently, Binder stands 8th and Acosta 10th in the championship standings, while Viñales and Bastianini are positioned 13th and 17th, respectively. In Moto3™, Rueda successfully holds the championship lead with 41 points after his performance in Argentina.
The Moto2 category featured Deniz Öncü placing 14th and Collin Veijer finishing 24th, as both riders aim to improve in future races.
Overall, this season’s Argentine Grand Prix showcased noteworthy achievements for the Red Bull KTM team, underscoring their ongoing development and competitiveness within the MotoGP landscape.
In summary, the Argentine Grand Prix demonstrated significant performances by the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, particularly with Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta securing top positions. The team’s emerging talent, Jose Antonio Rueda, continues to shine in Moto3™, leading the championship. Acknowledging areas for improvement, the team aims to analyze their performance to enhance competitiveness in upcoming races. The results reflect both progress and potential challenges as the season develops.
Original Source: www.totalmotorcycle.com
