South Africa’s Brad Binder has won the prestigious Austrian MotoGP title through what some are calling ‘a gamble paid-off’ and some true South African grit.
? #MotoGP RACE! ?@BradBinder_41 WINS IN ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY FINISHES YOU’LL EVER SEE!!! ?#AustrianGP ?? pic.twitter.com/8iImZ0tFAs
— MotoGP™? (@MotoGP) August 15, 2021
Many are dubbing the win a lucky risk, after Binder opted to stay on his slick tyres, successfully securing his second MotoGP win.
South African Twitter is racing to send the local support and congratulations.
What a race @BradBinder_41. Courage, skill and true South African grit won this one ??????
— Bhuti Andile (@BhutiAM) August 15, 2021
Wow wow wow @BradBinder_41. What a race. What a chance you took and it paid off. Well done on your amazing win. We’re so proud of you.
— Tracy Lee (@TracyLeeDbn) August 15, 2021
Binder you biscuit! ??????#MotoGP #bradbinder #33 pic.twitter.com/wkHzMXGvEx
— Sim Syndicate Racing ?? (@SimSyndicate42) August 15, 2021
@MotoGP @BradBinder_41 what a race!!!
(Apologies to the neighbours for the screaming)— Sarah Tickner (@mothership_) August 15, 2021
Picture: Instagram/ @bradbinder