After a 32-day summer break, EURO MOTO is back in action. From July 31 to August 2, 2026, the racing series will kick off the second half of the season at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben—and rarely has there been so much excitement in the air. Victories, injuries, historic achievements, and new stories behind the scenes over the past few weeks have ensured that the reunion in the Magdeburg Börde is fraught with high tension.
In the EURO MOTO Superbike series, championship leader Lukas Tulovic (Ducati) is coming into the race with momentum on his side. The defending champion used the break between races to compete in the Italian Championship. At Misano, he finished on the podium in both races—winning the second race ahead of a field of 32 competitors. And he did it on a bike he wasn’t familiar with. In Italy, a stock-sport variant was used, whereas in the EURO MOTO series, the more powerful Panigale V4R takes to the track. Riding that bike, the 26-year-old leads the overall standings in the EURO MOTO Superbike series. Four wins and a 33-point lead over second-place Marcel Schrötter have made him more relaxed than he was at the start of the season. “That allows me to take more risks in close battles.” He’d rather talk about the track itself: “I love the layout of this circuit. Plus, it’s the track where I have the most experience. As an instructor, I’ve already logged a whole, whole, whole lot of kilometers here.”
Schrötter Isn't Giving Up
Rival Marcel Schrötter (GERT56 by RS Speedbikes) can’t say the same. The former Supersport barely remembers his last race at Oschersleben. For him, the 3.667 km track with seven right-hand and seven left-hand turns is practically uncharted territory. On top of that, he’s dealing with the aftermath of his crash at the Suzuka 8 Hours. A torn posterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee have been holding him back ever since. The Bavarian would like to avoid surgery for now. “Physical therapy is worth its weight in gold,” says Schrötter. “Even so, I can’t fully bend my injured knee, but I’ll do everything I can this weekend to close the gap on Tulo.”
Four manufacturers, a tight race at the top
Behind the two front-runners, Florian Alt (Honda), Markus Reiterberger (BMW), and Twan Smits (Yamaha) are waiting for their chance. Reiterberger, in particular, arrives in Oschersleben on the heels of a historic victory. While Schrötter was forced to retire from the race at Suzuka before it even began, Reiterberger made motorsports history in Japan: For the first time ever, a European motorcycle brand secured a podium finish at the prestigious “Suzuka 8 Hours.” Reiterberger was one of three riders on the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team.
The fact that every manufacturer competing in the EURO MOTO Superbike series has placed a rider in the top 5 of Germany’s premier motorcycle racing class shows just how competitive Germany’s top road racing class is.
New names are making their mark
The EURO MOTO Supersport class Supersport also sure to deliver plenty of excitement. Dirk Geiger (Yamaha) heads to Oschersleben with a lead of just two points over his Polish rival Daniel Blin (Ducati). After Blin had previously won four races, Geiger struck an impressive blow at Most. Starting from pole position, he not only secured his first victory on the new Yamaha YZF-R9 and took the lead in the standings, but also gave the bike model its very first EURO MOTO win. Despite a painful shoulder injury he sustained in qualifying, Blin still managed to score some important points. Will he strike back this weekend?
Behind him, Lennox Lehmann (Yamaha), Marvin Siebdrath (Honda), and Luca de Vleeschauwer (Yamaha) are among the other contenders for the podium. Before the summer break, he set a milestone in MV Agusta’s history by securing the Italian brand’s first-ever podium finish in the EURO MOTO series during the sweltering race at Most.
Rosenthaler Wants to Reclaim the Top Spot in the Standings
Even the smallest EURO MOTO class isn’t for the faint of heart. When the Triumph Daytona 660, the Aprilia RS660, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, and the Yamaha YZF-R7 go head-to-head in the sportbike category, there’s no letup. Stepan Zuda and Jakob Rosenthaler have split the wins so far. Because Rosenthaler missed the last race in Most, he lost the championship lead to the Czech rider. He wants to make up for that as soon as possible.
Hands-On Racing
EURO MOTO at the Motorsport Arena—a celebration of speed and excitement, brought to life by the fans. The ADAC Junior Cup, the Kawasaki ZX4-RR Cup, the Moto4 Northern Cup, and the Twin Cup provide even more entertainment that makes every minute count. All weekend tickets include paddock access and entry to the Fan Walk. EURO MOTO in Oschersleben—it’s not just racing on the track, but also an up-close and personal experience.
As the promoter, Motor Presse Stuttgart aims to establish EURO MOTO as Europe’s most attractive racing series—setting new standards, bringing fresh energy, and demonstrating maximum passion for the sport. EURO MOTO represents a step into the future for teams, riders, sponsors, and fans. The event in Oschersleben has everything it takes to make this a reality.