The first grand prix of the first double-header on the 2025 MotoGP slate took the series to the fast, hot and busy climes of Mugello: the atmospheric and spectacular site for the Italian round of the world championship since 1994. 15 corners and 5.2km of sweeps and drops had been the scene of KTM’s record-setting MotoGP top speed of 366.1 kmph in 2023 and 2024 hosted a 23-lap affair on Sunday afternoon. The Red Bull KTM RC16s starting from the second, third, fifth and six rows of the grid.
Maverick Viñales was the best qualifier in 5th and rode to a strong 4th place in Saturday’s Sprint. The former Grand Prix winner slotted into the front-running pack of five riders eying a podium trophy but he was hit out of 4th place after 9 laps. The onus then fell to Pedro Acosta and a determined Brad Binder in the lower half of the top ten. The teammates swapped track space and positions and crossed the line almost together in 8th and 9th respectively.
There is little respite for MotoGP this week with round ten involving a trip to one of the oldest courses on the calendar. The TT Circuit Assen stages the Dutch Grand Prix next weekend where the venue will celebrate its centenary.
Brad Binder
9th and 13th in the championship standings
“I got a decent start but didn’t really have the pace to go with the next group in front. I knew it was important to make the rear tire last until the end and also guard the front because it was very hot and I was surrounded by riders. I didn’t want it to tuck. It was a tricky race and I’m glad to finish. It’s by no means what I wanted but at least it’s a starting point. Importantly I found out what we need to finish for next week, and if we can get a little bit more stability it will be very beneficial.”
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