MotoGP rider Brad Binder had a front-row seat for one of the most terrifying crashes motorsports has ever seen.
Brad Binder is a South African Grand Prix motorcycle racer. He is recognized as the winner of the 2016 Moto3 World Championship.
At present, he is racing as a factory KTM rider in MotoGP. He had recently replaced Johann Zarco who had abandoned his factory last year. He will be seen in the 2022 Grande Prémio de Portugal this year.
What Happened To Brad Binder?
South African racer Brad Binder crashed at the end of FP3. He was out on lap 19, while he fought his way up to 11th before the accident.
The media outlets have stated that it was somewhat bizarre and quite impressive at turn 5 of the Jerez circuit.
This is not the first time, Binder has crashed. In 2011, the MotoGP racer broke his arm in a crash at Valencia. For many days he had to be treated in Barcelona.
Also, 2012 was a crash-filled season for the former champion. He had suffered a total of seven crashes the same year. He did, however, score four times throughout the season, with his best finish of fourth place coming in Valencia. With 24 points, he finished the season in 21st position.
Brad Binder’s Scary Crash Video Goes Viral On Reddit
Some witnesses have shared Brad Binder’s frightening crash video on Reddit and Twitter.
The clips show, Binder, falling from his bike and rolling to the sandy tracks for almost 10 seconds. Fortunately, the rider ended up getting up and returned to his box.
Brad Binder’s Salary & Net Worth
Brad Binder is among the highest-paid MotoGP racers. He receives a salary of $1 million USD from his employer, The Red Bull KTM.
His Red Bull KTM Factory contract for 2020 paid him $300,000 per year and a wage of $15,800. However, following his contract extension with the team through 2024, he reportedly received a salary of around $50,000 and a wage of$26,000 per match.
According to Tuko, Binder is currently the 10th highest paid MotoGP racer. His net worth is estimated to be around $5 million USD upon rough calculation.
Talking about his sponsors in 2022, he has done partnerships with HJC helmets, Red Bull, Pole Positon Travel, TCX, Sakartdesign, and many more.