Red Bull KTM Ajo rider closes this week’s test in Southern Spain by improving his top time for the third consecutive day.

The second Official Test of the 2018 preseason, held at the Jerez Circuit, came to a close on Wednesday. Darryn Binder ended the three days satisfied with his performance, having improved his lap times progressively throughout. His fastest lap was a 1:47.038 that placed him 22nd in the combined timesheet for the day, and 23rd overall for the test.

The South African was one of the riders to put in the most laps on Day 3, with 66 to his name. Working through to the final moments of the test, he began testing various setups for his bike and was able to identify aspects of his riding style on which to focus at the next days of testing.

His 1:47.038 lap was set in the opening session of the day, and was 4 tenths faster than his best time from yesterday.

With the second Official Test of the 2018 preseason concluded, Darryn Binder will return to Jerez from March 6th-8th, for another test before the season opener in Qatar.

Combined Standings Day 3
1. Tony Arbolino (Honda) 1:45.498
2. Enea Bastianini (Honda) 1:45.715 +0.217
3. Jorge Martin (Honda) 1:45.884 +0.386
4. Dennis Foggia (KTM) 1:45.943 +0.445
5. Niccolo Antonelli (Honda) 1:46.072 +0.574
22. Darryn Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) 1:47.038 +1.540

Combined Standings Day 1-2-3
1. Tony Arbolino (Honda) 1:45.498
2. Enea Bastianini (Honda) 1:45.630 +0.132
3. Jorge Martin (Honda) 1:45.785 +0.287
4. Dennis Foggia (KTM) 1:45.943 +0.445
5. Niccolo Antonelli (Honda) 1:46.072 +0.574
23. Darryn Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) 1:47.038 +1.540

40 DARRYN BINDER
“Today we finished the three days of testing here at Jerez, taking another small step forward. Every day here at Jerez we have made an improvement in small ways; we have been testing different setups and I think we are beginning to find the right path to follow in the remaining days of testing. Also, I know what points I should look at to improve my riding, so I will work on those during the break before the next test so that we can come back stronger. We have improvement to make, so we must continue to work very hard.”