Lukas Tulovic clinched the Euro Moto Superbike championship title—soon reverting to its historical IDM name—during the opening race of the weekend, securing fifth place and allowing the grid to approach the final heat of the season without championship pressure. Following a high number of crashes in Race 1, including Kevin Orgis sustaining a severely swollen hand that required a hospital visit after officials couldn’t perform X-rays at the Medical Centre, competitors focused purely on safely crossing the chequered flag on the 18-lap finale.
Markus Reiterberger Recovers After Parabolica Gravel Incident
Pole-sitter Markus Reiterberger took the early lead on his BMW, but the Endurance World Champion suffered a setback at the end of the Parabolica when he slid into the gravel. Reiterberger had to physically dig his bike out and re-enter the track 18 seconds behind the last rider. Despite dropping to the back of the field, Reiterberger posted lap times matching the front-runners throughout the race. He steadily climbed the order, eventually overtaking Marco Fetz on lap 13 to move into 11th place before ultimately finishing the season in 10th position.
Jan-Ole Jähnig and Marcel Schrötter Battle for Final Victory
With Reiterberger delayed, Jan-Ole Jähnig assumed the race lead with Marcel Schrötter running closely behind him. Jähnig stood out on the starting grid by choosing a hard Pirelli front tyre, while the rest of the field opted for softer compounds. Schrötter kept the pressure on Jähnig across all 18 laps. On the final lap at the Parabolica, Schrötter executed a decisive inside overtaking maneuver under braking to claim the last victory of the season. Jähnig crossed the line to take second place.
Podium Battles and Retirements Down the Grid
Behind the leading duo, Florian Alt and Lukas Tulovic engaged in a fierce battle for podium positioning alongside Toni Finsterbusch. Finsterbusch fought hard early on his BMW but wrestled with a temperamental machine before ultimately parking it in the pits to end his season. Alt pulled away from the newly crowned champion Tulovic in the closing stages, recording the fastest lap times to secure third place. Tulovic crossed the finish line behind Alt, sealing the Fireblade’s fading era with another podium finish for Honda.
Race Weekend Insights
Did you know? Lukas Tulovic secured his championship crown during the first race of the weekend with a fifth-place finish.
Frequently Asked Questions About the IDM Season Finale
Who won the Euro Moto Superbike championship?
Lukas Tulovic secured the championship title after finishing fifth in the first race of the weekend.
Who won the final race of the season?
Marcel Schrötter won the final race after overtaking Jan-Ole Jähnig on the inside under braking at the Parabolica on the final lap.
What happened to Markus Reiterberger during the race?
Markus Reiterberger started on pole but went into the gravel at the Parabolica, dropping to the back of the field before fighting back to finish 10th.
Why did Kevin Orgis miss the second start?
Kevin Orgis crashed on the opening lap of Race 1 and was taken to the hospital for his hand injury because the Medical Centre lacked X-ray equipment, according to his father, René Orgis.
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