Among the many high 5 riders within the Championship standings, Brad Binder (Purple Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing) had probably the most disappointing efficiency in Italy. Though he managed to safe a fifth-place end in Sunday’s race, his possibilities had been hampered by a ‘lengthy lap’ penalty that prevented him from combating for factors within the Tissot Dash on Saturday. In consequence, Binder leaves Mugello with a modest 11-point haul. This locations him 15 factors behind the highest three, whereas Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing), who has been persistently robust, is closing in on Binder. The Frenchman sits simply 4 factors behind. Zarco has delivered distinctive performances in Le Mans and Mugello, together with two podium finishes, however that elusive maiden MotoGPâ„¢ win nonetheless escapes him.
