Road Racing

European STK 1000 Cup and European SSP 300 Cup The season of the European STK 1000 Cup and European SSP 300 Cup started with the first round of the calendar. The event took place together with the Alpe Adria International Motorcycle Championship at Slovakiaring, approximately 30 km away from Bratislava. SSP 300 Race1 saw the battle for the win between Polish Matteusz Molik and Hungarian Mate Szamado, who finished second ahead of Konuk Mert from Turkey. In Race2 Szamado managed to win with a gap of 18 seconds ahead of Daniel Turecek (Czech Republic) and Konuk, once more third. STK 1000 Both Race1 and Race2 were won by Austrian Martin Tritscher. Second position for Lennart Ulbel (Austria) and third for Sinisha Kochoski (North Macedonia). Links FIM Europe Road Racing page Alpe Adria International Motorcycle Championship

Moto2 European Championship, 
European Talent Cup,
 Stock European Championship It was a stunning second round of the Moto2 European Championship, European Talent Cup and Stock European Championship at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain. Moto2 With just one race on the billing for the Moto2™ ECh, Senna Agius never looked threatened as he once again swept the field away to take a fine victory, his third of the season. In second place after a strong ride and resisting a late challenge from behind, it was a career-best result for Italian star Mattia Rato (AGR Team), who returned his team to the podium and likewise moved up in the Championship standings to second. Completing the podium after a scary start, where he got away much slower than his rivals, Carlos Tatay (Pertamina SAG Racing Team) fought back to finish third, denying Roberto Garcia what would have been a first podium in the

Northern Talent Cup: Sessler and Phommara victorious in Sanchsenring The Northern Talent Cup was back in action last weekend for the second round of the season at Sachsenring, Germany. Race 1 Rocco Sessler (MCA Racing) stunned the field with a superb ride in Race 1, continuing his incredible progression as both rider and Championship challenger. Starting the last lap in fourth position he timed his bid for victory to perfection, overcoming Championship leader Lenoxx Phommara (Team Phommara), Italian wonderboy Matteo Masili (Fairium Next Generation Riders Team) and teammate Julius Frellsen (MCA Racing) to take what was a victory to savour, all done with pride on home soil. Proceedings began as expected, with serial fast-starter Matteo Masili blasting his way forward from second on the grid to claim the holeshot, ahead of polesitter Lenoxx Phommara. He didn't hold the lead for long though as rivals Lenoxx Phommara and Rocco Sessler punished the

SSP 300 Women's European Championship: double win for Santos The action got underway at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain, where the SSP 300 Women's European Championship raced round two together with ESBK. Race 1 On her home track Beatriz Neila Santos won taking advantage of Roberta Ponziani's crash. Natalia Rivera took the first podium finishing second ahead of Aurelia Cruciani. There were a lot of different nationalities behind the top three, with the Chilean Isis Carreño fourth, the Mexican Astrid Madrigal fifth and the Austrian Lena Kemmer sixth. Race 2 Once more Beatriz Neila Santos had no rivals on home soil: the reigning champion won also Race 2. Starting from the pole position, the Spanish rider set the pace immediately, gaining an advantage from the first lap and managing it until the chequered flag. Behind her, Roberta Ponziani crashed and gave way to a group of four riders fighting

Mini Road Racing European Championship: Italy crowned 2023 champions The Mini Road Racing European Championship was back in action for a weekend full of excitement. If the 2022 edition was hosted by the “Cathedral of Speed”, the TT Assen in The Netherlands, this year the event took place at Circuito Internazionale D’Abruzzo, in Italy. The Championship aims to create opportunities for young riders to demonstrate their qualities. The Mini Road Racing is a fundamental step for the future motorcycling stars: it is a great platform for up-and-coming young road racers to hone their craft. In Italy, riders from five different nations were in action and fought until the last lap for the European titles. Here below the final results. Junior A: 1. Ethan Botti, ITA 2. Oliver Tagliati, ITA 3. Marco Rizzi, ITA Junior B: 1. Alessandro Souchet, ITA 2. Filippo Amico, ITA 3. Sebastiano Dossena, ITA Junior C: 1.

Moto2 European Championship, European Talent Cup, Stock European Championship: 2023 season kicked off in Estoril The 2023 Moto2 European Championship, European Talent Cup and Stock European Championship kicked off in style over the weekend at the Estoril Circuit. Daniel Muñoz (SP57 Racing Team) took the win in the new era for the Stock European Championship. There was Portuguese perfection for two riders, as Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) and Brian Uriarte (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) had double delight in Moto2™ European Championship and the European Talent Cup, winning both Race 1 and 2. Moto2 In the vit was a different story as the hot favourite for title honours in 2023 lived up the billing. All eyes were on Senna Agius as he launched from pole position and in Race 1, he bolted. Having got the perfect start from the line, the 17-year-old Australian had to do it all again due to a red flag after

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup: Ercolani and Manso come out on top in Catalunya’s frantic races In the second round of the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Italy’s Emiliano Ercolani increased his title lead with another masterful victory in Race 1 at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya, while Brazil’s Gustavo Manso finally took to the top step in Race 2. The first race of the day saw more incredible racing among the youngest riders in the paddock as the R3 bLU cRU European Championship competitors vied for the podium places. Mallorca’s Marc Vich took the early lead, but he was quickly passed by a determined Aldi Satya Mahendra before the pair were joined by Brazilian battlers Manso and Kevin Fontainha. At times the riders were seven abreast in the clean but thrilling charge to the top step. Just as in Assen two weeks ago, Italy’s Ercolani kept his cool

FIM Europe and PMT extend partnership FIM Europe is delighted to announce that PMT will continue the partnership as official tyre supplier of the Mini Road Racing European Championship. After last year’s success at TT Assen, the 2023 season is really promising and everything is set for the new challenge in Ortona, Italy. Long-standing partner of the FIM Europe, PMT will continue to supply tyres with the same determination and passion, offering performing product and services to the riders. Michal Sikora, FIM Europe President “It’s with a great honour and excitement that we announce the extended partnership. PMT is a prestigious brand and it will fit perfectly with the spirit of the FIM Europe. Mini Road Racing is a very important discipline for our future champions and needs strong, reliable and iconic tyre to be associated with. This is exactly what PMT is. We feel very proud to continue this journey together, benefitting from its

Women’s European Championship: the season kicked off in Italy With the first round out of six, the Women’s European Championship kicked off at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy. Race 1 Starting from the pole position, Roberta Ponziani ruled by trying to gain a margin over her pursuers.  Beatriz Neila Santos finished five tenths behind: the reigning champion tried to win, but had to settle with the second place, ahead of Sara Cabrini, third. Rookie Natalia Rivera was only 57 thousandths off the podium, but made her debut with an excellent fourth place ahead of Aurelia Cruciani, fifth at the chequered flag. Good performance for the Israeli Ran Yochay, sixth ahead of Patrycja Sowa, seventh, Martina Guarino, eighth, and Mia Rusthen, ninth. Beatrice Barbera rounded out the top 10. Race 2 Perfect weekend for Roberta Ponziani, who also in Race 2 had an impressive pace and won ahead of

Northern Talent Cup: Levin Phommara claims a double win at the Cathedral of Speed The TT Assen was the perfect venue for the first seasonal race of the Northern Talent Cup, racing the opening round with the Superbike World Championship. Race 1 Swiss rider Levin Phommara (Team Phommara) claimed the first victory of the season in style at the famous TT Circuit Assen, finishing ahead of home hero Jurrien Van Crugten (BB64 Academy) and his brother, Lennox Phommara (Team Phommara), whom he beat by a whopping 25.303s in what proved to be a fascinating first encounter of the 2023 Northern Talent Cup. Conditions were tricky as moments before the race start the rain began to fall, with veterans and front row starters Rocco Sessler (MCA Racing) and Julius Frellsen (MCA Racing) dropping down the running order as the race progressed. As the lights went out, it was Lenoxx Phommara who