The Triumph Germany Racing Team is heading to the Hockenheimring for the grand finale of the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) with a clear mission: Oliver Svendsen is set to claim the championship title—and go down in history as the first champion of the newly introduced IDM Sportbike class.
All hopes are pinned on the 21-year-old Dane, who led the overall standings for a long time. But a crash during practice over the summer break and the resulting injuries cost him two race weekends and a whopping 50 points. In the blink of an eye, his comfortable lead turned into a zero-point cushion. Following his return and a highly emotional race spectacle at the Nürburgring, Svendsen now sits in second place ahead of the big showdown, just five points behind championship leader Inigo Bravo-Iglesias (Wematik Racing by RT Motorsports). The title race thus remains wide open.
The final won’t be easy, though: After suffering multiple fractures to his tibia and fibula, Svendsen isn’t yet back to full strength. “I’ve worked so hard over the past few weeks so that I can race again as soon as possible and still have a chance at the title. Now the time has come. I’ve done everything I possibly could for my recovery up until this weekend—I owed that to my team,” he explains with determination.
Team manager Dennis Hertrampf emphasizes that they are doing everything they can to give Svendsen that final bit of support he needs: “We know he’s not quite injury-free yet. That’s why we’ve customized the bike specifically for him. The goal is clear: we want to proudly present our number one rider again next season.” A clear commitment to the Dane—even though a contract extension for 2026 has not yet been officially confirmed.
Södergren is out – De Vits takes second win
Teammate Anton Södergren will also have to sit out the final race of the season due to injury. Belgian rider Sasha de Vits will take over the second Triumph Daytona 660 for him. The 23-year-old is no stranger to the IDM paddock—he competed in the Supersport as early as 2024. He also brings a wealth of international experience to the table and won the European SuperTwin Road Race Challenge this year.
With his experience, De Vits could not only put in a strong performance in the final himself, but also provide valuable support for Svendsen in the title race. For the Triumph Germany Racing Team, one thing matters above all else at Hockenheim: giving Oliver Svendsen a decisive boost in the fight for the championship.