Another graduate of the Red Bull Rookies Cup and younger brother of South African 2016 Moto3™ World Champion Brad Binder, Darryn Binder faced his first full season in 2015. It was a difficult debut season, but with Platinum Bay Real Estate in 2016 the South African made real inroads, including a fourth place in Phillip Island. For 2017 Binder remained with the team, and made big progress despite an injury – taking top tens, points finishes and a best of fourth. In 2018, he moved to Red Bull KTM Ajo in a single rider team but had a tough season until the latter races - finally then taking his first podium. In 2019 he'll switch to CIP - Green Power. For the 2019 season he signed with CIP Green Power, adding his second podium in Argentina in a somewhat controversial year. For 2020 he was confident of being able to rub shoulders with the usual race leaders and did so, taking victory at the Catalan GP and a 2nd position at the Aragon GP. Binder started 2021 in fine form, with podiums at the Qatar and Doha Grands Prix. Despite being unable to take any further rostrums, fighting at the sharp end on a regular basis caught the eye of WithU Yamaha RNF management. So much so, the South African will be the second man in history to make the move from Moto3™ to MotoGP™. Binder managed to adapt to life in the premier class relatively quickly, scoring a top 10 finish in Round 2 in Indonseia, while there were further point scoring finishes in Catalunya and Australia. Despite a respectable debut season in MotoGP™, Binder couldn’t secure a seat for 2023 and has dropped down to Moto2™ with Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP. His debut campaign in the intermediate class was plagued with injury and inconsistencies, and he will hope to find better from in 2024.
Rider Stats
Videos
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D. Binder excited for new adventure as Moto2™ switch awaits
The South African is hoping lessons learned this year in MotoGP™ can help him as he begins a new journey with Intact GP
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Why were D. Binder and Martin handed race penalties?
There's a long lap penalty coming the way of the South African, while Pramac's Martin was handed a three place grid penalty
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In conversation with…Darryn Binder
The South African talks making the jump from Moto3™ to a Championship winning bike and having the perfect role model close to home
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"Quite the experience!" - D. Binder earns ride of the day
The rookie went from the back row to the top 10 for his very first MotoGP™ points, even getting to battle brother Brad in the process
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UNSEEN: Stoked! Binder brothers' night to remember in Qatar
Go behind the scenes as Brad reflects on a brilliant podium, and Darryn recounts his debut MotoGP™ race that had a last lap rookie scrap
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Binder: "I'm so excited to get started"
It's a huge move for the South African but he's confident he can challenge the best in the world throughout 2022
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Astonishing drama as Moto3™ title decided by last lap crash
A gripping Portimao thriller was denied a grandstand finale after Darryn Binder wiped out Dennis Foggia, handing the title to Pedro Acosta
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Totally stoked! Darryn Binder's "dream comes true"
The South African will be part of the 2022 premier class grid where he will line up beside Andrea Dovizioso in the new Yamaha satellite team
Rider Bio
Bike
Kalex
Date of birth
21/01/1998
Place of birth
Potchefstroom
Height
175 cm
Weight
66 kg
Rider Story
News
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Meet WithU Yamaha RNF's riders with MotoGP™ Premier!
Guests of MotoGP™ Premier will have the chance to meet Andrea Dovizioso or Darryn Binder at selected races this season
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Binder "feeling the heat" as MotoGP™ adaptation continues
The South African improved across all three days at the Sepang Shakedown but feels he has much more in him
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Darryn Binder: "I'd be stupid not to accept my life's dream"
The South African is ignoring some negativity about his jump from Moto3™ to MotoGP™ and focusing on doing his talking on the track
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WithU Yamaha RNF Team reveal 2022 colours
Andrea Dovizioso and Darryn Binder were on hand to lift the covers off their new machines as WithU RNF also unveil their MotoE™ bike
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WithU Yamaha RNF to unveil riders and liveries today
Get a first look at the MotoGP™ newcomers' M1 bikes as they unveil Andrea Dovizioso and Darryn Binder in their lineup
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2022 rookie profile: Darryn Binder
Check out the South African’s Grand Prix racing profile as he gets ready to make the jump from Moto3™ to MotoGP™
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Razali: Dovizioso to fight for the title, Binder a big risk
Founder and Team Principal of the new WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP Team, Razlan Razali, speaks on the birth of the team and his 2022 expectations
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Binder starts fastest in Moto3™ FP1
The South African had over a tenth to spare on Romano Fenati and Pedro Acosta in the opening session of the Austrian Grand Prix
By motogp.com
Videos
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D. Binder excited for new adventure as Moto2™ switch awaits
The South African is hoping lessons learned this year in MotoGP™ can help him as he begins a new journey with Intact GP
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Why were D. Binder and Martin handed race penalties?
There's a long lap penalty coming the way of the South African, while Pramac's Martin was handed a three place grid penalty
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In conversation with…Darryn Binder
The South African talks making the jump from Moto3™ to a Championship winning bike and having the perfect role model close to home
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"Quite the experience!" - D. Binder earns ride of the day
The rookie went from the back row to the top 10 for his very first MotoGP™ points, even getting to battle brother Brad in the process
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UNSEEN: Stoked! Binder brothers' night to remember in Qatar
Go behind the scenes as Brad reflects on a brilliant podium, and Darryn recounts his debut MotoGP™ race that had a last lap rookie scrap
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Binder: "I'm so excited to get started"
It's a huge move for the South African but he's confident he can challenge the best in the world throughout 2022
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Astonishing drama as Moto3™ title decided by last lap crash
A gripping Portimao thriller was denied a grandstand finale after Darryn Binder wiped out Dennis Foggia, handing the title to Pedro Acosta
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Totally stoked! Darryn Binder's "dream comes true"
The South African will be part of the 2022 premier class grid where he will line up beside Andrea Dovizioso in the new Yamaha satellite team