In a 12-lap sprint shortened by the onset of rain, LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto2 rider Darryn Binder finished 15th in the points.

It was pure drama at the Japan Grand Prix in Motegi. Shortly after the onset of rain caused the race to be stopped on the first lap, a tyre poker par excellence was sparked off, as the dark clouds in the sky over the 4.8 km circuit were gloomy, but the rain did not reach all parts of the track to the same extent.

On rain tyres, the two riders of the German-based racing team returned to the grid for the upcoming 12-lap sprint. Darryn made a fantastic start from 21st on the grid in row seven and literally shot up to eleventh place. Further battles for positions even brought the South African up to the ninth place at one point, but unfortunately, further rain held off, which is why the 26-year-old slipped back position by position and ultimately finished P15, the last place in the points.

Darryn Binder
P15 – (+1’03.495)
Moto2 World Championship 2024 – P16 – 50 Points

“The conditions on Sunday in Japan couldn’t have been more tricky. We started on slick tyres but were red-flagged on the first lap due to the onset of rain. So, we all came into the pits and we decided to restart on rain tyres. I think a lot of people made that decision. Anyway, I did my best, even with the rain tyres, to be as competitive as possible. Unfortunately, it was only enough for 15th place. But a point is a point and we’re taking it. Now it’s off to Australia!”