IDM SBK: Fröde Hopes for Another Round with Honda
The first year in the IDM Superbike is almost over. At Hockenheim, Honda rookie Paul Fröde takes stock of his debut in the premier class. “I can’t complain,” he says …
IDM SBK: Honda Takes a One-Two Finish at the Red Bull Ring
The HRP team is heading into the penultimate race weekend of the 2022 IDM season with a top-notch lineup. Leandro “Tati” Mercado is expected to compete in the premier class for what is likely to be his penultimate time, and Luca Grünwald is returning after his …
IDM SBK: Never say never with Haslam and Mercado
Markus Reiterberger (BCC-alpha-Van Zon-BMW) dominated today’s first qualifying session in the IDM Superbike at Most, Czech Republic. He set his best lap time of 1:49.536 on the wet track. The …
IDM SBK: WM-Flair durch Honda-Zugang Leandro Mercado
Der Argentinier Leandro Denis „Tati“ Mercado übernimmt ab Most die CBR 1000 RR-R des Teams Holzhauer Racing Promotion. Stammfahrer Luca Grünwald fällt wegen seiner Beinverletzung weiterhin aus. Teamchef Jens Holzhauer …
IDM SBK: 13 thousandths of a second put Alt in the lead
Is it time to dream again in the IDM Superbike? After a disastrous start to the season at the Lausitzring, Florian Alt has bounced back with a strong performance in qualifying. Pole position for …
IDM SBK: Hikari Okubo to replace Luca Grünwald on Honda
It comes as a shock to Jens Holzhauer’s Honda team. IDM Superbike rider Luca Grünwald will be sidelined for the time being following a serious crash during the final test before the start of the season. The …
IDM SBK: Grünwald beißt sich bei Wind und Wetter durch
Seit heute, dem 18. März 2022, findet im spanischen Valencia der offizielle IDM-Frühjahrstest statt. Viel Regen, Wind und einstellige Temperaturen durchkreuzen einige Pläne der Fahrer. Luca Grünwald hat vor dem …
IDM SBK 1000: Polita in the Hospital for Appendectomy
Last weekend was a painful one for Alessandro Polita. The IDM rider, who is currently tenth in the top-tier Superbike 1000 class, had to undergo surgery on Sunday to remove his inflamed appendix due to abdominal pain. The Italian …
IDM SBK 1000: Traffic planner Bühn has his sights set on a spot on the Honda team
Traffic planner? What is that? Here’s the answer: It’s a job in which the person responsible coordinates bike paths, signage, and planning. A trained traffic planner …
IDM SBK 1000: Polita on the track, test bikes outside
Alessandro “Alex” Polita is the only Honda rider in the IDM Superbike 1000 class and is currently seventh overall after two rounds. Following an extensive test weekend at the Hockenheimring, the Italian is very optimistic about …