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Germany’s MotoGP Drought Enters Second Year at Sachsenring

Strong entry growth in ADAC’s Mini- and Pocket-Bike-Cups suggests a talent pipeline ready to end Germany’s MotoGP drought.

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Overview

  • The Sachsenring Grand Prix marks the second consecutive year without a German rider on the MotoGP grid, reversing a run of uninterrupted home representation since 1950.
  • ADAC’s motorsport chief Thomas Voss reports that participant numbers in the Mini- and Pocket-Bike-Cups have climbed sharply over the past two seasons.
  • Three German competitors currently lead the overall standings in the Northern Talent Cup, underscoring rising youth competitiveness.
  • Former world champion Stefan Bradl and ex-Moto2 rider Lukas Tulovic are providing hands-on mentorship to Motorsport Team Germany prospects during the Sachsenring weekend.
  • Organizers anticipate breaking the 2024 attendance record of 252,826 spectators if weather conditions remain favorable.