When the EURO MOTO series makes a stop at the foot of the Nürburg Castle ruins from September 4 to 6, the title race will really pick up speed. The premier motorcycle series is heading into the penultimate round of the 2026 season. At the Nürburgring, the three premier classes—Superbike, “ Supersport ,” and Sportbike—will set the stage for the final sprint at the Hockenheim finale. In the Eifel region, fans can look forward to a unique spectacle on two wheels, complemented by four cup classes. Among other highlights, the extravagant Bagger Racing League European Cup will make a guest appearance.
Tulovic is just one small step away
Above all, however, the question remains: Will Lukas Tulovic clinch the Superbike title early at the Nürburgring? Over the past four weeks, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the 26-year-old rider from Team Triple M Racing Ducati Frankfurt. After four consecutive victories, the Panigale V4R’s engine speed had to be reduced due to Balance of Performance regulations. Since the electronic adjustment could not be implemented in time for the race weekend in Assen, Tulovic had to be careful not to exceed the 15,600-rpm limit himself. Under these challenging conditions, he secured two podium finishes.
However, both victories went to the Dutch rider Twan Smits on a Yamaha. With a little luck, though, Tulovic could clinch the title early this coming weekend. With two wins, he would have achieved his goal for the season.
However, Marcel Schrötter (BMW) in particular could throw a wrench in his plans. After all, everything is still possible for the rider currently in second place in the championship standings as well. In his first EURO MOTO Superbike season, the former World Championship rider trails the leader by 46.5 points.
And that raises the question: What will Markus Reiterberger (BMW), Twan Smits (Yamaha), Florian Alt (Honda), or Kevin Orgis (BMW) do? Maybe even Hannes Soomer (BMW) will become a decisive factor in the title race. The Estonian is known for not giving anything away for free. Four motorcycle brands are in the running for the title. The bikes have over 200 PS and reach top speeds of more than 300 km/h. The conditions are such that they push the adrenaline levels of riders, teams, and fans to the limit.
Geiger and Blin Face Off in the Final Stretch
Dirk Geiger leads the EURO MOTO Supersport standings. But a 13-point lead is no cushion to rest on. Poland’s Daniel Blin is hot on the German’s heels.
At the start of the season, Daniel Blin (Ducati) seemed virtually unstoppable. The Polish rider won the first four races and took an early lead. Dirk Geiger has since turned the tables. The Yamaha rider has taken the lead and heads to the Eifel with a 13-point advantage.
For Geiger, there’s more at stake than just a good starting position. He’s determined to bid farewell to the Supersport class with the championship title. After all, his next move is already set: In 2027, the 24-year-old will move up to the EURO MOTO Superbike class.
But before that happens, a heated battle lies ahead. Will the two favorites manage to pull away from the rest of the field in the Eifel and battle it out for the lead? Or will Lennox Lehmann (Yamaha) finally get his chance at his first win of the season? At Assen, the Saxon rider lost control of his bike while in the lead and buried his potential 25 points in the gravel trap.
The MV Agusta crew is riding high. Luca Göttlicher has found his calling on the F3 800 RR and has already secured three podium finishes on the bike. Marvin Siebdrath is aiming for the same on his Honda. His last podium finish was over a year ago. The same goes for Belgian rider Luca de Vleeschauwer (Yamaha), who has narrowly missed the podium four times this season.
46-point lead for Zuda and Triumph
Just as in the premier Superbike class, an early title win is also possible in the smaller sportbike class. Štěpán Zuda heads to the Eifel with a comfortable 46-point lead. The Czech rider on his Triumph thus holds all the cards.
Hot on his heels is Austrian rider Tobias Kitzbichler (Aprilia). This situation is highly charged, as Kitzbichler, in turn, is tied on points with Dutch rider Ruben Bijman. And the determination of two-time race winner Jakob Rosenthaler should not be underestimated either. The Triumph Daytona 660 rider is currently fourth in the standings. So things are definitely not going to get boring in the Sportbike class.
Things are going to be hopping at the Ring this coming weekend. As part of EURO MOTO, the Twin Cup, the Pro Superstock Cup, the Kawasaki ZX-6R Cup, and the Bagger Racing Europe Cup will be held. The latter is sure to make quite a spectacle, if only for its visual appeal. Harley-Davidsons, in particular, will be lining up at the starting line. Joining them are well-known names like Britain’s James Ellison. He is a two-time Superstock 1000 European champion and Endurance World Champion. Also competing: Milan Merckelbagh, who is actually at home in the EURO MOTO Superbike class. An extraordinary double start awaits him at the Nürburgring as he swaps his BMW for a Harley-Davidson.
Open Pit Area – Right in the thick of it, not just on the sidelines
As the organizer and promoter of EURO MOTO, Motor Presse Stuttgart guarantees entertainment that’s worth every minute. All weekend tickets include admission to the paddock and access to the Fan Walk. EURO MOTO in Oschersleben—it’s not just racing on the track, but also a hands-on experience.