Superbike rookie Marcel Schrötter claimed his first victory in the EURO MOTO Superbike series at Brno. This exceptional rider, paired with a top-tier team, is now just five points behind Lukas Tulovic (Triple M Racing Ducati Frankfurt) in the overall standings.
Pole position in Brno. Marcel Schrötter was the only rider to clock a time under 1:57 minutes. “That was my first big moment of joy this weekend,” says the 33-year-old. In the first race, he topped that result: victory after 13 laps. To top it off, he set the fastest lap of the race with a time of 1:57.722. Schrötter has made his dreams and aspirations come true with Team GERT56 by RS Speedbikes.
What happened? “The test day before the race weekend came at just the right time for us, as it allowed us to try out more things to better understand the bike. That goes not only for me, but also for the team, which switched to Öhlins suspension components over the winter,” Schrötter explains, drawing attention to a particular circumstance: “We made progress in every session—especially compared to Markus Reiterberger. He had been testing in Brno the previous weekend with the EWC team and his EURO MOTO bike. That means he was already well-rested and got off to a strong start. But we kept catching up, and on Saturday, the Superpole resulted in pole position, which was the perfect outcome.”
Schrötter’s victory in the first race was a welcome relief for Team GERT56. Their last win had come two years earlier, secured by Patrick Hobelsberger on May 5, 2024. Schrötter was also in top form on the BMW M 1000 RR in the second race—until Lukas Tulovic started putting pressure on him. “But the feel of the bike was good, and I was sure I had everything under control until a few minor issues cropped up—we still need to figure out what caused them. In any case, I had to push harder than I wanted to and also unlock more of the electronics to overcome these problems. That took a toll on the tires. I had reached a point where you can really lose speed within a single lap. That’s what happened to me. I wore out my rear tire and couldn’t keep up with the pace of the front runners anymore.”
Third place was a disappointment for Schrötter. “But I’ve long since gotten over that, because what’s much more important is being back at the front of the pack. We’ve taken a direction with the bike that I’m very happy with. I hope this will serve as a solid foundation that works well in the upcoming races as well.”
