Brad Binder reveals whether he expects to be on the MotoGP grid in 2027

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Brad Binder says ‘it looks like’ he will keep his place on the MotoGP grid for 2027, but he isn’t yet in a position to confirm his plans.

Binder is expected to lose his spot in the KTM factory team, with Pit Beirer opting for a brand-new line-up after Pedro Acosta opted to join Ducati. Alex Marquez will join from Gresini, with Fabio Di Giannantonio recruited from VR46.

None of these moves have been officially announced, but that’s regarded as a formality at this stage. Having spent his entire career racing for the Austrian manufacturer, Binder will be a satellite rider at best next year, with all the factory spots thought to be filled.

Will Brad Binder be on the MotoGP grid in 2027?

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Brad Binder relaxed about MotoGP future despite being dropped by KTM

In an interview with Moto IT, Binder was asked about his ‘situation’ as he approaches the expiry of his deal.

The two-time Grand Prix sounds relaxed despite that contractual uncertainty and is optimistic that a suitable offer will come his way.

“Let’s see,” he said. “At the moment, it looks like we can stay. It would be nice to still be in the paddock next year.

“That’s my goal, that’s what I want. I want to stay in MotoGP. But if things don’t go the way I want, what can I do? It is what it is, and I’ll move forward little by little.”

For the moment, Tech3 appears to be Binder’s likeliest destination. Guenther Steiner’s team opted to renew their deal with KTM after holding negotiations with Honda.

The incumbent Enea Bastianini favours a move to Trackhouse, rather than a contract extension. There’s a vacancy at the American team thanks to Ai Ogura’s switch to Yamaha.

Tech3 have also been linked with Senna Agius, one of the most impressive Moto2 riders this year, but Binder is the favourite for the seat alongside Maverick Vinales.

Despite a crash in the Sprint race, Binder delivered an improved showing at the previous race in Barcelona, matching his best result of the season with P7. That was particularly impressive given that a pre-race glitch demoted him to the back of the grid.