He is the first South African to win a MotoGP.
People have been mulling over why riders from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa excel at sports.
As former colonies, they have a different mindset than their European counterparts.
Brad Binder, the first South African to win a MotoGP: Photo credit: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
They possess a can-do attitude and a burning desire to win.
Binder grew up in Potchefstroom near Johannesburg and spent his youth racing dirt bikes across the veld.
He started competitive racing in motocross and won his first title in 2005.
He scored just one victory.
However, he built up a relationship with Red Bull which would serve him well in the future.
Binder’s parents spent 300 000 (R6.2 million) on his first Moto3 season in 2012.
That placed an enormous amount of pressure on Binder to succeed.
When he did, he remained humble.
Like any other internationally sanctioned sport, it brings together competitors from different corners of the world.
In 2020, the championship is set to have 20 able competitors, representing ten teams.
So, how do the F1 drivers 2020 squad look like, and who is the best among them?
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