IDM Supersport : Lehmann Celebrates First Pole Position

IDM Supersport : Lehmann Celebrates First Pole Position

Lennox Lehmann celebrates his first pole position in Schleiz
Lennox Lehmann, a two-time IDM champion in his class, set the fastest lap time in qualifying at Schleiz. This marks his first pole position in the series. Photo: Dino Eisele, Text: Rowena Hinzmann

„Hey Lennox, herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deiner ersten Pole Position in der IDM“, kam es seitens des Mechanikers von Lennox Lehmann als er nach dem zweiten Qualifying der IDM Supersport 300 in Schleiz in die Box zurückkam. Dem zweifachen IDM-Meister von 2020 und 2021 stand die Freude im Gesicht geschrieben. „Es war zwar nie meine Priorität, aber ich wir haben darauf hingearbeitet“, so der KTM-Pilot, der seit diesem Jahr auch für das Freudenberg KTM – Paligo Racing Team in der World Supersport 300 Weltmeisterschaft (WSSP300) fährt.

His teammate Walid Khan will start the race from second place. Fast and consistent lap times have given him the confidence to declare with conviction: “My rivals had better watch out.” The Dutch rider is currently third in the overall standings and trails leader Leo Rammerstorfer (Freudenberg KTM – Paligo Racing) by just 26 points; Rammerstorfer will be opening the throttle from fourth on the grid.

Marvin Siebdrath (Füsport – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki) posted the third-fastest time and rounds out the front row of the grid. Afterward, he was seen discussing the noticeable loss of power in warm outside temperatures with his team. “Yes, there are a few issues, and we’re trying to figure out what’s causing them,” said Siebdrath. Despite the problems, nothing can dampen his excitement for the upcoming races. “Racing in Schleiz is just really fun,” said the 18-year-old, who recently graduated from high school.

Hungarian rider Mate Szamado (Hungarian Racing Engineering Team) secured fifth place on the grid, followed by German rider Troy Beinlich (Roto-Store BRT Vitori) and Danish rider Oliver Svendsen (Füsport – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki).

The first race on Saturday afternoon starts at 4:55 p.m. and can be watched for free at www.idm.de/live.

 

IDM SSP 300, Q1+Q2 Results:

  1. Lennox LEHMANN (GER/KTM)
  2. Walid KHAN (NLD/KTM)
  3. Marvin SIEBDRATH (GER/Kawasaki)
  4. Leo RAMMERSTORFER (AUT/KTM)
  5. Mate SZAMADO (HUN/Kawasaki)
  6. Troy BEINLICH (GER/Kawasaki)
  7. Oliver SVENDSEN (DEN/Kawasaki)
  8. Jorke ERWIG (GER/Kawasaki)
  9. Ferre FLEERACKERS (BEL/Kawasaki)
  10. Nick ROELFSEMA (NLD/Yamaha)