Czech MotoGP 2020 Race Results & Highlights: Brad Binder Brings Home The Maiden Victory for Him & His Team In A Fascinating Czech GP
Brad Binder created history and bring home the maiden win for him and his team KTM. Fabio Quartararo slipped to 7th place and Pole sitter Johann Zarco managed to finish on podium while Fraco Morbidelli delivered a power packed performance to finish second. Valentino Rossi finished 5th hence his search for 200th podium continues. Brad Binder the South African who started from 7th position was able to bring home the glory with some exceptional skill. He was so impressive that people forget he indeed is a rookie. Binder became the first ever South African to win the premier class race.
Here are the podium sitters of Czech GP
- Brand Binder
- Franco Morbidelli
- Johann Zacro
South Africa have a superstar on their hands! 🇿🇦@BradBinder_41 becomes their first premier class winner and the first by a rookie since @marcmarquez93 in 2013! 💪#Bradical | #CzechGP 🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/a8Jf850uLl
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) August 9, 2020
Czech MotoGP 2020 Race Results
| Pos. | Points | Num. | Rider | Nation | Team | Bike | Km/h | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 33 | Brad BINDER | RSA | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | 163.4 | 41’38.764 |
| 2 | 20 | 21 | Franco MORBIDELLI | ITA | Petronas Yamaha SRT | Yamaha | 163.1 | +5.266 |
| 3 | 16 | 5 | Johann ZARCO | FRA | Esponsorama Racing | Ducati | 163.0 | +6.470 |
| 4 | 13 | 42 | Alex RINS | SPA | Team SUZUKI ECSTAR | Suzuki | 163.0 | +6.609 |
| 5 | 11 | 46 | Valentino ROSSI | ITA | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | Yamaha | 162.9 | +7.517 |
| 6 | 10 | 88 | Miguel OLIVEIRA | POR | Red Bull KTM Tech 3 | KTM | 162.9 | +7.969 |
| 7 | 9 | 20 | Fabio QUARTARARO | FRA | Petronas Yamaha SRT | Yamaha | 162.6 | +11.827 |
| 8 | 8 | 30 | Takaaki NAKAGAMI | JPN | LCR Honda IDEMITSU | Honda | 162.6 | +12.862 |
| 9 | 7 | 43 | Jack MILLER | AUS | Pramac Racing | Ducati | 162.4 | +15.013 |
| 10 | 6 | 41 | Aleix ESPARGARO | SPA | Aprilia Racing Team Gresini | Aprilia | 162.4 | +15.087 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | Andrea DOVIZIOSO | ITA | Ducati Team | Ducati | 162.3 | +16.455 |
| 12 | 4 | 9 | Danilo PETRUCCI | ITA | Ducati Team | Ducati | 162.2 | +18.506 |
| 13 | 3 | 35 | Cal CRUTCHLOW | GBR | LCR Honda CASTROL | Honda | 162.2 | +18.736 |
| 14 | 2 | 12 | Maverick VIÑALES | SPA | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | Yamaha | 162.1 | +19.720 |
| 15 | 1 | 73 | Alex MARQUEZ | SPA | Repsol Honda Team | Honda | 161.8 | +24.597 |
| 16 | 53 | Tito RABAT | SPA | Esponsorama Racing | Ducati | 161.5 | +29.004 | |
| 17 | 38 | Bradley SMITH | GBR | Aprilia Racing Team Gresini | Aprilia | 161.3 | +32.290 | |
| 18 | 6 | Stefan BRADL | GER | Repsol Honda Team | Honda | 159.8 | +55.977 | |
| Not Classified | ||||||||
| 44 | Pol ESPARGARO | SPA | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | 163.5 | 12 Laps | ||
| 36 | Joan MIR | SPA | Team SUZUKI ECSTAR | Suzuki | 160.2 | 18 Laps | ||
| 27 | Iker LECUONA | SPA | Red Bull KTM Tech 3 | KTM | 160.1 | 18 Laps | ||
Czech MotoGP 2020 Race Highlights
- Brad Binder the rookie from South Africa won the Czech GP
- He brought home his maiden win of premier class
- He became the first rookie winner of premier class since 2013
- In 2013 it was Marc Marquez who won as rookie
📅 August 9th 2020
📍 Automotodrom BrnoRemember the day @BradBinder_41 and KTM shocked the world! 🏆#Bradical | #CzechGP 🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/CbSZbWx75N
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) August 9, 2020
- His win happened to be the first win for his team KTM
- He also created history by becoming the first South African to win first premier class win.
- Johann Zacro didn’t get the perfect start
- He quickly lost places in the races
- He recovered to seal a podium place for himself
🚥 LIGHTS OUT AT BRNO! 🚥@FabioQ20 launches off the line as @JohannZarco1 goes backwards! 👀#CzechGP 🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/WuWpk7LyAI
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) August 9, 2020
- Franco Morbidell was unshakable and delivered his best performance
- He brought in his maiden podium finish in the premier class
- Franco started the race from third position
Get off the sofa and salute this man! 👏👏👏@FrankyMorbido12 gave it EVERYTHING for his first-ever premier class podium! 🥈#CzechGP 🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/GspfYNicbE
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) August 9, 2020
- The past two race winner Fabio Quartararo did have great day
- Fabio Quartararo who started 2nd finished 7th
- Not the kind of day he expected
- It didn’t go well for Maverick Vinales
- He could finish only 14th in the race
- Valentino Rossi finished 5th which means his search for 200th podium continues
- Repsol Honda riders finished 15th & 18th
- Alex Marquez finished 15 and Stefan Bradl finished 18
Riders Quotes After Czech MotoGP 2020
“I don’t think it’s ever gonna sink in. It’s something I’ve always dreamed about!”- Brad Binder
“I’m here mostly because of @ValeYellow46 (Valentino Rossi)- Franco Morbidelli
The Frenchman serenades race winner @BradBinder_41 (Brad Binder)
MotoGP Riders Standings After Czech MotoGP
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio QUARTARARO | Yamaha | FRA | 59 |
| 2 | Maverick VIÑALES | Yamaha | SPA | 42 |
| 3 | Franco MORBIDELLI | Yamaha | ITA | 31 |
| 4 | Andrea DOVIZIOSO | Ducati | ITA | 31 |
| 5 | Brad BINDER | KTM | RSA | 28 |
| 6 | Johann ZARCO | Ducati | FRA | 28 |
| 7 | Valentino ROSSI | Yamaha | ITA | 27 |
| 8 | Takaaki NAKAGAMI | Honda | JPN | 27 |
| 9 | Jack MILLER | Ducati | AUS | 20 |
| 10 | Alex RINS | Suzuki | SPA | 19 |
| 11 | Pol ESPARGARO | KTM | SPA | 19 |
| 12 | Miguel OLIVEIRA | KTM | POR | 18 |
| 13 | Alex MARQUEZ | Honda | SPA | 13 |
| 14 | Joan MIR | Suzuki | SPA | 11 |
| 15 | Danilo PETRUCCI | Ducati | ITA | 11 |
| 16 | Francesco BAGNAIA | Ducati | ITA | 9 |
| 17 | Tito RABAT | Ducati | SPA | 7 |
| 18 | Aleix ESPARGARO | Aprilia | SPA | 6 |
| 19 | Cal CRUTCHLOW | Honda | GBR | 6 |
| 20 | Bradley SMITH | Aprilia | GBR | 5 |
| 21 | Stefan BRADL | Honda | GER | |
| 22 | Iker LECUONA | SPA |
