Indian MotoGP: Brad Binder: “Banked turn looks sick, can’t wait to give it a bash”

Brad Binder, Francesco Bagnaia and Marco Bezzecchi all believe the Buddh International Circuit will be fun to ride as they get set for the first-ever Indian MotoGP.
Brad Binder, KTM MotoGP Buddh 2023
Brad Binder, KTM MotoGP Buddh 2023

Three of the top four riders in the world championship, a list that also includes double winner at Sachsenring and Misano, Jorge Martin, reigꦕning world cham🤪pion Bagnaia was one of the first riders to give his first impression of the track.

After completing a few walks around the circuit, one of which was together with race direction to discuss concerns over some of the run-off areas, Bagnaia said: "I had the chance to do two laps and I think the la𒈔yout of the track is interesting. 

"It is different compared tꦉo a lot of tracks we go to. I think it could be great. It will be interesting tomorrow to ride considering some of the run-off areas which look a bit𝔍 too short. 

"But I did a lap with the race direction [manager] and they tried to explain 🥂everything and they have reason to say it is okay. I think it will be interesting to try.”

Bag🌃naia’s thoughts were then backed up by Bezzecchi, who like Bagnaia is sti𓆏ll not 100% fit heading into Friday practice. 

B🐽ezzecchi said: "Th🦄e long straight is impressive because it is nearly as long as Texas. 

"It is very nice to see and I can’t wait to♒ tryಌ the bike. 

"Ther🐲e is a long right hand corner with banking which looks 🦩fun so I can’t wait."

While Bezzecchi and Bagnaia managed to overcome their injury issues at Misano to claim a double podium apiece, Binder unfortunately crashed during the early stages of the grand prix before coming across the line in🅷 14th.

One of the riders affected by the deꦿlay in receiving a visa, Binder arrived in the country not long before today’s pre-event press conference.

Asked for his thoughts on the circuit, Binder added: "So f♔ar so good. Everything has been qu🥂ite cool since I arrived this morning [laughs]. 

"The track looks pretty cool and it will be ꧂a fun layout to ride. That one really banked turn looks sick so I can’t wait to give that a bash. 🤡It’s exciting to come somewhere new."

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