In wet Indonesia, Darryn Binder shines with tenth place – The Moto3 up-and-comer talks about his learning process and wants to take next steps in Europe
More recently, Darryn Binder became the second rider after Jack Miller to move from Moto3 to MotoGP, skipping the intermediate class. Binder’s best performance to date came at the rain race in Indonesia. He challenged established riders and was rewarded with tenth place.
He also saw the chequered flag in the remaining three races of the season so far, but always outside the World Championship points. “There were ups and downs,” is Binder’s first interim summary after the overseas tour.
“After the first races, my expectations changed. I knew at the beginning that I wouldn’t make it. But in Qatar I was there and fighting with the other guys. I was fast in Mandalika as well. “
“So I expected to be halfway there. Sometimes it was difficult. Argentina was a strange weekend because we only raced on Saturday and Sunday. The grip level was also very low. Austin was physically demanding.”
“It was very good to finish the race. No matter how much you train, the bike puts a lot of strain on completely different muscles. My arms definitely felt that. That’s why these 20 laps were important in the long run for me to get stronger and fitter. “
Very “cool” atmosphere in the RNF team
In the Yamaha customer team RNF, Binder rides an older version of the M1. For him it is first and foremost about getting to know MotoGP. He has to work on himself and become more competitive step by step.
“I feel like I’m more or less in every situation,” notes Binder. “I’ve almost managed to make progress in every situation. But when I get to the point where I understand something, the weekend is over. “
“The tracks in Europe will be more normal, at least I hope so. Portimao will be difficult for sure, but then it’s on to Jerez. There I rode the MotoGP bike for the first time. That’s why I hope to make a step there with the knowledge I’ve learned.”
His crew chief is Noe Herrera, who worked for Raul Fernandez in the Moto2 class in the Ajo team last year. A big support is team manager Wilco Zeelenberg. The former racer can give a lot of tips and advice.
“Wilco is a legend,” laughs Binder. “He has so much experience. Working with him is incredibly cool! He can always tell me little things that are very important. I listen to his experience. Everyone in the team is very cool, the atmosphere in the pits is very nice. For me it was a big step. And it’s nice not to have any pressure.”
With six World Championship points, Binder has collected more than his experienced teammate Andrea Dovizioso, who stands at three points after four races.
