Time’s now for Binder: Gavin Emmett pushes Trackhouse to offer the 2027 MotoGP seat

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Brad Binder could revive his MotoGP career at Trackhouse in 2027, says Gavin Emmett

Brad Binder’s place on the MotoGP grid is far from secure, but there could be a lifeline emerging at Trackhouse for the 2027 season.

The KTM rider has gone through a rough stretch over the past year and a half, and Pedro Acosta’s rise has made it even harder for him to keep his footing within the team. Binder hasn’t managed to find any consistency lately, and that could end up costing him his seat for 2027.

KTM have already signed Alex Marquez as Acosta’s replacement, while the second spot is currently in flux following Maverick Vinales’ contract suspension due to a slow start in 2026.

Binder still has time to turn things around with KTM if he can make adjustments. There are also questions about who would step in if he does leave. But right now, no replacement has been mentioned publicly.

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Brad Binder backed by Gavin Emmett as Trackhouse option for 2027

Binder reportedly has no backup plan in place if he’s let go by KTM next season, but commentator Gavin Emmett believes there’s still a place for him on the MotoGP grid.

With Ai Ogura set to join Yamaha in 2027, Trackhouse are looking to fill his seat with an experienced rider. Speaking during the Spanish Grand Prix on TNT Sports 2, Emmett floated Binder’s name as a potential fit.

“[There’s] talk that he’s got a couple of weekends to prove to the hierarchy there at KTM that he’s got what they need still. I’d like to see him on another bike,” said Emmett.

“You know they talk about Trackhouse looking for an experienced rider who can win races? You’d look at Brad Binder, wouldn’t you?”