Angel Piqueras led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Piqueras used his Pirelli-shod FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM to lap the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) track in 1:39.918, which led the field of 26 riders and broke Joel Kelso’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:39.921 from 2024.
Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Valentin Perrone was second-best with a time of 1:40.076.
Ryusei Yamanaka, Piqueras’ teammate, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:40.238.
Piqueras powers to lap record P1 on Friday. Rueda’s chief chaser hits the ground running at the Red Bull Ring as Perrone and Yamanaka complete the top three.
It was a classy Friday at the office for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) at the BWIN Grand Prix of Austria after the Spaniard topped Moto3 Practice with a 1:39.918 – a new all-time lap record for the class at the Red Bull Ring. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) completed the top three, 0.3s the gap splitting the trio.
CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar teammates Maximo Quiles and Dennis Foggia rounded out the top five, with David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) collecting P6 following his big crash at Turn 10 in FP1. World Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) keeps his 100% top 14 Friday record up, while teammate Alvaro Carpe squeezed into Q2 in P14. Job done then – so far – for the championship’s lead contenders.
Scott Ogden’s (CIP Green Power) late lap that put the Briton P10 cost returnee Ruche Moodley (DENSSI Racing – BOE) an automatic Q2 place, as we now get set for qualifying on Saturday afternoon in Austria.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:29.376 around the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) track and led the 21-rider field.
His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, was second-best with a 1:29.686.
Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:29.762 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.
Marc Marquez rockets to P1 in FP1 in Austria ahead of teammate Bagnaia. Leading the Championship, leading the way on Friday morning – it was like we’d never been away with the #93 charging to P1.
We’re back! The summer break has officially come to an end with track action at the Red Bull Ring igniting on Friday. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) returned to where he left off at Brno with P1 straight out of the crate and a warning signal to his challengers and title rivals already in Austria.
The #93 was back to his best and was relentless in the first session back after the summer break, with a three-tenth gap over the opposition, headed up by teammate Francesco Bagnaia. Pecco’s won the last three GPs at the Red Bull Ring but needs to overcome the Championship leader if he’s to extend that run. As has so often been the case recently, the next rider after the factory Ducatis was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing). A solid opening session of the weekend saw him improve on his final flying lap but remain in P3, just ahead of Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The #73 had a trial run of the Long Lap Penalty lane during the session as he’ll need to complete one on Sunday, whilst making it four Ducatis in the top five, Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) clinched fifth.
Top Honda honours went to 2020 World Champion Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), less than half a second from Marc’s top time, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) the best of the Yamahas just behind in seventh. A late lap following Marc Marquez welcomed reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) to P8. KTM’s home Grand Prix got off to a steady start after their magical Brno weekend a few weeks ago with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in ninth and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) in tenth. Notable riders out of the top ten were Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) in 13th and Maverick Viñales’ (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) return to action in P20.
Filip Salac was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro on the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) track, the Czech recorded a 1:33.427 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Aron Canet was the best of the rest with a 1:33.515 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
David Alonso was third-fastest with a 1:33.561 on his CFMoto Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 1:34.302 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
Angel Piqueras was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) road course in 1:40.493, topping the field of 26 riders.
Valentin Perrone was the best of the rest with a 1:40.668 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Alvaro Carpe was third with a lap time of 1:40.734 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.
3D Motorsports is excited to announce that two-time Daytona 200 Champion Brandon Paasch will join the team for this weekend’s MotoAmerica Supersport round at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course—with support from team sponsor Jarritos, the iconic Mexican soda brand.
Paasch, known for his fearless riding style and race-winning pedigree, will pilot the 3D Motorsports Supersport machine in what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated appearances of the season. With the vibrant backing of Jarritos, 3D Motorsports continues to blend top-level racing performance with bold, flavorful energy both on and off the track.
“We couldn’t be more pumped to have Brandon onboard and Jarritos in our corner,” said Dustin Dominguez, Team Owner of 3D Motorsports.
Paasch is no stranger to pressure, having conquered the grueling Daytona 200 twice, and says he’s ready to bring that fire to Mid-Ohio.
“I’m stoked to jump back into the MotoAmerica mix, especially with a team as gritty and passionate as 3D Motorsports,” said Brandon Paasch. “And honestly, having Jarritos on the bike? That’s pretty sweet. Let’s go try and win some races—and maybe crack a Mandarin after.”
Jarritos’ sponsorship represents a fun, flavorful twist in a sport known for speed, grit, and raw competition—aligning perfectly with the 3D Motorsports culture and their mission to stand out in the paddock.
Fans can catch Brandon and Jarritos-fueled 3D Motorsports squad all weekend long on MotoAmerica Live+, and follow the flavor-packed journey on social media.
Insta360, the industry-leading innovator in immersive camera technology, enters into a strategic distribution partnership with Helmet House.
Calabasas, California, August 2025 — Helmet House today announces its partnership as the exclusive U.S. powersports distributor for Insta360, a landmark step in the brand’s U.S. expansion. Insta360, renowned for its industry-leading 360 and action- camera systems that enable racers, athletes, and content creators to capture every angle of their high-octane adventures, will now offer its complete range of cameras, mounts, and AI-powered editing tools through Helmet House’s nationwide dealer network.
“Insta360 was founded on the belief that every moment deserves to be experienced in full,” said Michael Shabun, vice-president of Marketing & Business Development, North America, “Through our partnership with Helmet House, we’re making it easier for bikers across to America to see every moment in 8K 360 with X5, and capture their POV with Insta360 Ace Pro 2 and GO 3S.”
Motorcycle Kit. Photo courtesy Helmet House.
Dave Bertram, CEO of Helmet House, added, “We’re thrilled to welcome Insta360 into our portfolio of premium brands. Their commitment to innovation and user experience perfectly complements Helmet House’s mission to offer dealers and consumers cutting- edge gear for every ride. Together, Helmet House and Insta360 will redefine how motorcyclists share their adventures.”
Through strategic portfolio curation, Helmet House reaffirms its commitment to providing dealers and riders with innovative solutions. Welcoming Insta360 solidifies our position as the nation’s leading partner for premium helmets, riding gear, and next-generation capture technology.
Announcing the New Brand Distribution:
Helmet House is honored to be appointed as the exclusive U.S. distributor of Insta360, effective August 5, 2025. Shipments of Insta360 cameras and accessories will begin reaching powersports dealerships nationwide shortly thereafter. Under the banner “Think Bold” Insta360’s award-winning products promise to deliver unparalleled image quality and seamless content creation for riders of all disciplines.
About Insta360:
With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers, and professionals bring their ideas to life.
Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Technology Meets MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Racing
Granite Falls, NC – Hart Racing is proud to announce a new partnership/sponsorship agreement with Creality, a global leader in 3D printing technology. This collaboration merges the precision and innovation of 3D printing with the adrenaline and performance of professional motorcycle racing.
Creality’s 3D printers, such as their flagship “K2 Plus”, will enable Hart Racing to produce high-performance, track-ready parts on-site during race weekends. Using Creality’s PPA-CF carbon fiber filament and professional-grade printing solutions, the team can rapidly design, manufacture, and install components to keep bikes performing at their best – even under the most demanding race conditions.
“This partnership has been an incredible blessing for Hart Racing,” said Philip Hart, team owner and rider. “Creality’s technology means we can innovate and adapt faster than ever. Whether it’s replacing a damaged part or testing a new design, we can make it happen at the track in real-time.”
The timing of the partnership is perfect as Hart Racing heads into their next round in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Fans will see the Creality logo proudly displayed on Hart Racing’s KWS Motorsports built BMW S1000RR and in their pits. During the Mid-Ohio round, they will also be giving away a limited number of small 3D-printed motorcycles.
Hart Racing invites fans to follow their journey on social media for behind-the-scenes looks at the Creality-powered upgrades and the thrilling action on race weekends.
About Creality
Founded in 2014, Creality is a leading global manufacturer of consumer and professional 3D printers. With millions of users worldwide, Creality continues to innovate in the fields of
education, manufacturing, and creative design, offering reliable and accessible 3D printing
solutions for wide range of applications.
About Hart Racing
Hart Racing is a North Carolina-based motorcycle race team competing in the MotoAmerica
Stock 1000 class. Founded by racer, robotics specialist, and entrepreneur Philip Hart, the team blends racecraft, technical innovation, and a deep commitment to performance. Every event is an opportunity to push limits and represent the sponsors, partners, and supporters who make the journey possible. For Hart Racing, racing is more than just a sport, it is a passion, a calling, and for those who can embrace it – a way of life.
The Penultimate round of the 2025 Utah Sportbike Association, “Masters of the Mountains” series brought to you by Utah Motorcycle Law took place August 9th-10th at Burt Brothers Motorpark. With the season winding down, the intensity on track was all time high as championship battles raged on. Sprint Racing Championships, Endurance Championships and of course The King of the Mountain Crown, all yet to be decided.
This fifth round of the 6 round series took place on the East Course of the word class facility nestled in the Tooele Valley, just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Saturday morning, cool temperatures and clear skies graced racers as they ripped out of hot pit and onto the track for qualifying. “King of the Mountain”(KOM) racers took advantage of perfect conditions to lay down some impressive laps with Brian Childree topping the first session at 1:35.35 which would land him on the front row starting 3rd for the KOM race on Sunday. In the second round of qualifying Justin Delong and Anthony Norton would fill in the first row only separated by .03 seconds in the session with Norton securing pole position at a 1:34.80 and Delong putting himself in the 2nd grid spot with a time of 1:34.83. With all racers qualified, it was time to go racing.
The Trackstar Racing sponsored Stock1000 Novice race Saturday morning set the tone of what racing would be for the weekend with a close battle at the front. Championship contender James Walker got the hole shot but wouldn’t be able to roll o` at all during the race as Derek Festavan appeared glued to his(Walker’s) rear tire. The two would battle the entire race with Festavan unable to make a pass stick after numerous attempts. Meanwhile, Championship leader Damon Schuetze was in a battle of his own for the final podium spot with Eliu Heredia leading the fight in 3rd position for the first few laps before Schuetze was able to make the pass holding o` Heredia to the finish line. It was Walker 1st by less than a second over Festavan in 2nd and Schuetze rounding out the podium in 3rd. With one round left, this championship is tied at 85pts for James Walker and Damon Schuetze. Its “Winner Takes All” coming up in a few weeks for round 6.
Derek Festavan (115) trying to pass James Walker (158) in stock1000 Novice race. Photo by Richard Jellerson.
Sprint racing continued Saturday as fierce battles and great racing throughout all classes fueled championship fights that were intensifying. Arguably, one of the most intense races and championship battles this season has been in the new “Duel in the Desert” Endurance series for the USBA taking place Saturday afternoons. Leading that charge has been the 2 True Endurance teams of Paradigm Racing and Precision Fab Machinery Racing.
The start of round 5 would look all too familiar as the 2 teams started the endurance race 1-2. Anthony Norton on the Precision Fab Zx10 jumped out to an early lead with Lee Callans on the Paradigm Machine settling in around 9th after the first few laps unfolded. Norton was setting sail out front with Parker Mayer of the Hancock Luxvoni relay team in 2nd and The Weekend Garage’s True Endurance rider Trever Nosack in 3rd. On lap 5 things would get shaken up when the Precision Fab Machinery bike started smoking and Race Control black flagged Norton forcing them to enter hot pit with a mechanical of sorts. This handed the lead to Mayer who would now lead the rest of the first 3o minutes before pitting to switch bike and rider.
In the pits, the Precision Fab Machinery crew, led by Crew Chief Johnny Tran, was hard at work solving an oil leak issue that brought out the black flag for them. Fixed, but not before losing nearly 7 laps, Race Direction gave them the go-ahead to rejoin the race, and Norton was back at it. Meanwhile, Lee Callans had started working his way back toward the front regaining a few positions before his planned pitstop handing over the Paradigm machine to teammate Shane Turpin about 40 minutes in who would then ride the remainder of the race. At this point, di`erent dramas and pit strategies would really have the running order shaken up seeing new leaders every few laps until just after the midway point where the Hancock Luxvoni team would take the lead with Aiden Hancock on board and Dakota Burford awaiting his stent. When Hancock came to pitlane, Shane Turpin inherited the lead for Paradigm Racing which he would hold for the remainder of the race. A Very Hard Charging Anthony Norton had been making progress attempting to overcome the team’s early heartache. Rejoining the race in the final position of 16th and 6 laps down, Norton had run consecutive fastest overall laps of the race late in his stent bringing the bike back to his Precision Fab teammate, Kohl Burmester, just 2+ laps down and in 10th position. Burmester would continue their campaign able to get them to 9th overall and make a late pass to get Precision Fab on the podium in 3rd salvaging as many points as possible in the Racers Edge Performance True Endurance class. The Weekend Garage Team would take 2nd in the True Endurance Class and 6th overall with the Paradigm racing going 1st/1st in round 5.
Open Team Endurance Podium Precision Fab Machinery Racing 3rd, Paradgim Racing 1st, Weekend Garage 2nd. Photo by Richard Jellerson
The Gritty Warriors of the Hardline Excavation Ironman Endurance class put on a show this weekend as Kevin Dolan and Richard Findlay would somehow spend 90 straight minutes in close proximity on track. The two battled back and forth throughout the race, Findlay even assuming the overall lead at one point. Late in the race Findlay would find some fast laps to pull a small gap over Dolan and secure the Ironman class Victory. Kevin Dolan about a half a lap behind Findlay, on the final lap, would coast across the finish line after riding 50 laps, out of fuel, but on the podium in 2nd . Robert Jojola would round out the Ironman Podium in 3rd.
IRONMAN Endurance podium (left to right) Robert Jojolan 3rd, Richard Findlay 1st, Kevin Dolan 2nd. Photo by Richard Jellerson
For the Apex Assassins Relay Endurance Class, Hancock Luxvoni Stayed consistently out front throughout the race. Taking a first in class and 2nd overall for the 3-rider team. Quietly, another 3-rider team of David Meyer, Randy Alfano, and Jim Jackson threatened to make a run for the class win. After running in and around the top 5 all race, they just ran out of time in the end, the trio finished 2nd in class and 2nd overall. New to this round of endurance, the relay team of brothers Ian and Zach Jensen would round out the podium in 3rd for their class with huge smiles over their e`orts and plan to return for round 6 of endurance.
There is some championship contention to be resolved in all 3 endurance classes during round 6 which is on the Perimeter course at Burt Brothers Motorpark. Double the Distance and Double Points for the season finale raises the stakes and the excitement. It’s going to be a packed grid and promises to be an exciting showdown.
Sunday morning, Racers continued their weekend conquests getting in a quick warmup before taking to the grids to battle for podiums and more payouts. Playing preview to the weekend’s main event of KOM, was the Edge Powersports Open Superstock Race Sunday morning. The 2 top Qualifiers for KOM, Anthony Norton and Justin Delong were gridded 1-2 and they both must have drank a Red Bull because they were FLYIN’. Delong nailed the start and grabbed the holeshot with Chris Mousley launching into 2nd from row 2 leaving Norton in 3rd out of turn 1. Norton made a bold move to overtake Mousley into turn 4 on the first lap for second position and put his head down to cover the gap to Delong attempting to check out with the lead. Delong led the first lap with Norton trailing by just .2. Delong made a small error between turns 5 and 6 on lap and Norton pounced. Into turn 10 on the same lap Norton made a small mistake allowing Delong to pull along side norton on the drag to turn 12 where Norton would defend the inside line and hold the lead. Mousley with a front row view as the 2 would stay within a second of each other to the finish line lapping in the low 1:33s the entire race. Norton 1st,Delong 2nd, and Mousley in 3rd. At this point, everyone was excited to see how the KOM premier race of the weekend would unfold, and everyone would find out soon enough.
Justin Delong (187) leading Anthony Norton (1) in Open Superstock Race. Photo by Richard Jellerson
Our 3 protagonists from the Open Superstock race were joined by the rest of the clubs fastest on the KOM grid. Among them Brian Childree who when the lights went out, would time the start perfectly and find himself leading the “King of the Mountain” challengers into turn 1. Delong fought to harness his BMW horsepower as it wheelied o` the line as Norton crept into 2nd behind Childree just ahead of Delong. Norton was ambitious immediately and slid tightly by Childree into turn 5 as Delong looked to follow but Childree slammed that door shut. Out of turn 7 and into the famous “Attitudes” Delong went late to the brakes making a successful lunge for 2nd place. Now Norton leading with Delong just behind and Childree in 3rd. The front two would increase their pace from the previous race a few tenths pulling away from the back to battle it out on their own. 6 laps in, Norton still led with Delong pushing hard about 1 second adrift. Halfway through lap 7 Delong had a big moment out of “the attitudes” luckily gathering it up and carrying on but that would prove the end of his charge for a win. Norton proceeded to carry the pace and increase his lead, and all eyes shifted to the fight for the final podium spot. Brian Childree held 3rd place for the entire race thus far, but Lou Soccaccio and Shane Turpin 4th and 5th were closing the distance in the late stages. Childree must have felt the 2 Yamahas closing in on the final laps as he picked up his pace to hold them o` for 3rd. Soccaccio and Turpin would Drag race to the finish and by just .126 Soccaccio would finish 4th with Turpin 5th. Your Burt Brothers Tire and Service Podium finishers and Purse recipients would be Anthony Norton 1st, Justin Delong 2nd, and Brian Childree 3rd.
Anthony Norton (1) Leading Justing Delong (187) in King of the Mountain Race. Photo By Crystal Doll
KOM Podium (left to right) Brian Childree 3rd, Anthony Norton 1st, Justin Delong 2nd. Photo by Richard Jellerson
With this Victory, Anthony “LugNut” Norton secured his 3rd straight King of the Mountain Championship and UtahSBA #1 plate. When asked about his race and season, Norton had this to say …
“Stoked to have Justin pushing me out here. Him (Justing Delong) and I are both from the Apex Assassins tribe so we always share info and data to help each other get stronger, and it made this race even more fun knowing He was rippin’ so I couldn’t put a wheel out of place. It’s been another great season in Utah. I wanted to win this thing today to seal the deal on the Title and as my buddy Kohl would say “We Did the Thing.” Huge Thanks to Dale with Racers Edge Dunlop Tires for supporting me all season and I’m happy to give Dunlop another #1. Precision Fab Machinery, Legal Ride, Apex Assassins, and Crossbeam Builders are all huge supporters of mine and I really couldn’t do all I do in this sport without them. But what’s cool for me is this year we are all here racing and working together and they all got a chance to be a part of this championship firsthand. Can’t wait until Round 6 to close the season out in style and sort out some unfinished business in the Endurance Race.”-Anthony Norton.
Round 6 of the 2025 UtahSBA season is September 6th-7th and the club is bringing a new level of excitement to close out the season, hosting the final round on Prestigious Perimeter Course o`ering purse money in multiple classes and doubling down on Endurance. 3 Hours and Double Points for Endurance racers. Riders are signed up from out of state and around the continent for this special Season Finale promising even more close battles, high speeds, and a dramatic end to the seasons class championships. Visit Utahsba.com for more info and to register for this event.
The Weekend Garage Endurance Team (left to right) Belisario Arango, Alex Cantrell, Trever Nosak. Photo by Richard Jellerson
The Tissot Sprint gets five minutes added to the grid, making it 20 minutes ahead of lights out – the same as the GP race.
The Grand Prix Commission has approved a small change to the running order on super Saturdays going forward: an extended 20-minute grid for the Tissot Sprint. This is to allow teams sufficient time on the grid to make adjustments and/or wheel changes.
All other grid procedures remain the same. The standard time schedule for Saturday adjusts accordingly to accommodate these extra five minutes that have been allocated to the Sprint grid.
Click here to read the full official GPC from the FIM confirming the change!
Following a break of almost two months, the 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship resumes this coming weekend (16-17 August) with round five at the world-famous TT Circuit Assen – better known to its fans around the world as the Cathedral of Speed – in the Netherlands.
Iconic TT Circuit Assen stages round five of 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship
Markus Schlosser and Luca Schmidt start the weekend tied with Sam and Thomas Christie
Defending champions Harrison Payne and Kevin Rousseau within three points of leaders
The first of two scheduled visits this season to the iconic circuit that has staged top-flight racing since 1955, the TT Circuit Assen is ideally suited to Sidecar racing and has featured on the FIM Sidecar World Championship every year the series has been staged since 2013.
With the seven-round series now past the halfway mark, it could not be any tighter at the top of the standings where, after a dramatic fourth round at Most in the Czech Republic in June, Markus Schlosser (Yamaha) and Luca Schmidt are tied on points with British brothers Sam and Thomas Christie (Yamaha) while defending champions Harrison Payne (Yamaha) and Kevin Rousseau are just three points further back.
An incredibly intense start to the season had seen the advantage swing between Schlosser/Schmidt and Britain’s Payne and his French passenger Rousseau before the reigning champions appeared to take command with a dominant victory – their fifth of the season – in Most’s Sprint race.
However, a mechanical issue while leading during the early stages of the following day’s Main race resulted in Payne/Rousseau failing to finish for the second time this year and when Schlosser/Schmidt took full advantage with their third race win of the season, the Swiss/German pairing moved to the top of the points table alongside the British brothers who were third in 2024.
Harrison Payne and Kevin Rousseau at 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship – Most (CZE). Photo by Mark Walters
Consistency has proved key so far for the Christie brothers who have yet to win a race this season, but have a one-hundred per cent podium record with five second-placed finishes and three thirds, although they know that victories could prove to be essential if they are to upgrade their bronze medals to gold ones at the end of the year.
While the leading three crews have monopolised most of this year’s podiums, there is so much strength in depth in the chasing pack that no-one can afford to rest on their laurels and there is no shortage of rival crews lining up behind them.
Although a distant fourth in the standings, sixty-nine points behind the leaders, Finnish legend and five-time champion rider Pekka Päivärinta (Yamaha) and his British passenger Adam Christie – the third of the Christie brothers in action this weekend – lead the chasing pack.
The French pairing of Paul Leglise (Yamaha) and Marjorie Cescutti recorded their debut podium together in Most’s Main race and will be aiming to carry this momentum into Assen and although they are not enjoying the greatest of seasons, the British/French pairing of Todd Ellis (Yamaha) and Emanuelle Clement took back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023 and must be considered contenders.
Other crews that could be in contention include the all-British pairing of Kevin Cable (Yamaha) and Charlie Richardson, British rider Rupert Archer (Yamaha) and his Czech passenger Ondřej Sedláček and Germany’s Markus Venus (Yamaha) and his Swiss passenger Thomas Hofer.
The points-scoring action from Assen is due to get under way on Saturday (16 August) with the nine-lap Sprint race at 16:20 (local time) with the sixteen-lap Main race scheduled for Sunday (17 August) at 15:30 (local time).
Angel Piqueras led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Piqueras used his Pirelli-shod FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM to lap the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) track in 1:39.918, which led the field of 26 riders and broke Joel Kelso’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:39.921 from 2024.
Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Valentin Perrone was second-best with a time of 1:40.076.
Ryusei Yamanaka, Piqueras’ teammate, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:40.238.
Piqueras powers to lap record P1 on Friday. Rueda’s chief chaser hits the ground running at the Red Bull Ring as Perrone and Yamanaka complete the top three.
It was a classy Friday at the office for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) at the BWIN Grand Prix of Austria after the Spaniard topped Moto3 Practice with a 1:39.918 – a new all-time lap record for the class at the Red Bull Ring. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) completed the top three, 0.3s the gap splitting the trio.
CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar teammates Maximo Quiles and Dennis Foggia rounded out the top five, with David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) collecting P6 following his big crash at Turn 10 in FP1. World Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) keeps his 100% top 14 Friday record up, while teammate Alvaro Carpe squeezed into Q2 in P14. Job done then – so far – for the championship’s lead contenders.
Scott Ogden’s (CIP Green Power) late lap that put the Briton P10 cost returnee Ruche Moodley (DENSSI Racing – BOE) an automatic Q2 place, as we now get set for qualifying on Saturday afternoon in Austria.
Marc Marquez (93) and Francesco Bagnaia (63) during the MotoGP Sprint Race at Brno. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:29.376 around the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) track and led the 21-rider field.
His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, was second-best with a 1:29.686.
Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:29.762 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.
Marc Marquez rockets to P1 in FP1 in Austria ahead of teammate Bagnaia. Leading the Championship, leading the way on Friday morning – it was like we’d never been away with the #93 charging to P1.
We’re back! The summer break has officially come to an end with track action at the Red Bull Ring igniting on Friday. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) returned to where he left off at Brno with P1 straight out of the crate and a warning signal to his challengers and title rivals already in Austria.
The #93 was back to his best and was relentless in the first session back after the summer break, with a three-tenth gap over the opposition, headed up by teammate Francesco Bagnaia. Pecco’s won the last three GPs at the Red Bull Ring but needs to overcome the Championship leader if he’s to extend that run. As has so often been the case recently, the next rider after the factory Ducatis was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing). A solid opening session of the weekend saw him improve on his final flying lap but remain in P3, just ahead of Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The #73 had a trial run of the Long Lap Penalty lane during the session as he’ll need to complete one on Sunday, whilst making it four Ducatis in the top five, Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) clinched fifth.
Top Honda honours went to 2020 World Champion Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), less than half a second from Marc’s top time, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) the best of the Yamahas just behind in seventh. A late lap following Marc Marquez welcomed reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) to P8. KTM’s home Grand Prix got off to a steady start after their magical Brno weekend a few weeks ago with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in ninth and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) in tenth. Notable riders out of the top ten were Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) in 13th and Maverick Viñales’ (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) return to action in P20.
Filip Salac during the last round in Czech Republic. Photo courtesy MarcVDS Team.
Filip Salac was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro on the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) track, the Czech recorded a 1:33.427 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Aron Canet was the best of the rest with a 1:33.515 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
David Alonso was third-fastest with a 1:33.561 on his CFMoto Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 1:34.302 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
Angel Piqueras (36) during the last round in Czech Republic. Photo courtesy MT Helmet Team.
Angel Piqueras was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Red Bull Ring – Spielberg, in Austria. Riding his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.7-mile (4.35 km) road course in 1:40.493, topping the field of 26 riders.
Valentin Perrone was the best of the rest with a 1:40.668 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Alvaro Carpe was third with a lap time of 1:40.734 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.
Brandon Paasch is ready to take on Mid-Ohio on behalf of 3D Motorsports and Jarritos. Photo courtesy of 3D Motorsports.
3D Motorsports is excited to announce that two-time Daytona 200 Champion Brandon Paasch will join the team for this weekend’s MotoAmerica Supersport round at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course—with support from team sponsor Jarritos, the iconic Mexican soda brand.
Paasch, known for his fearless riding style and race-winning pedigree, will pilot the 3D Motorsports Supersport machine in what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated appearances of the season. With the vibrant backing of Jarritos, 3D Motorsports continues to blend top-level racing performance with bold, flavorful energy both on and off the track.
“We couldn’t be more pumped to have Brandon onboard and Jarritos in our corner,” said Dustin Dominguez, Team Owner of 3D Motorsports.
Paasch is no stranger to pressure, having conquered the grueling Daytona 200 twice, and says he’s ready to bring that fire to Mid-Ohio.
“I’m stoked to jump back into the MotoAmerica mix, especially with a team as gritty and passionate as 3D Motorsports,” said Brandon Paasch. “And honestly, having Jarritos on the bike? That’s pretty sweet. Let’s go try and win some races—and maybe crack a Mandarin after.”
Jarritos’ sponsorship represents a fun, flavorful twist in a sport known for speed, grit, and raw competition—aligning perfectly with the 3D Motorsports culture and their mission to stand out in the paddock.
Fans can catch Brandon and Jarritos-fueled 3D Motorsports squad all weekend long on MotoAmerica Live+, and follow the flavor-packed journey on social media.
Insta360 Lifestyle - Motorcycle U-Bolt Mount. Photo courtesy Helmet House
Insta360, the industry-leading innovator in immersive camera technology, enters into a strategic distribution partnership with Helmet House.
Calabasas, California, August 2025 — Helmet House today announces its partnership as the exclusive U.S. powersports distributor for Insta360, a landmark step in the brand’s U.S. expansion. Insta360, renowned for its industry-leading 360 and action- camera systems that enable racers, athletes, and content creators to capture every angle of their high-octane adventures, will now offer its complete range of cameras, mounts, and AI-powered editing tools through Helmet House’s nationwide dealer network.
“Insta360 was founded on the belief that every moment deserves to be experienced in full,” said Michael Shabun, vice-president of Marketing & Business Development, North America, “Through our partnership with Helmet House, we’re making it easier for bikers across to America to see every moment in 8K 360 with X5, and capture their POV with Insta360 Ace Pro 2 and GO 3S.”
Motorcycle Kit. Photo courtesy Helmet House.
Dave Bertram, CEO of Helmet House, added, “We’re thrilled to welcome Insta360 into our portfolio of premium brands. Their commitment to innovation and user experience perfectly complements Helmet House’s mission to offer dealers and consumers cutting- edge gear for every ride. Together, Helmet House and Insta360 will redefine how motorcyclists share their adventures.”
Through strategic portfolio curation, Helmet House reaffirms its commitment to providing dealers and riders with innovative solutions. Welcoming Insta360 solidifies our position as the nation’s leading partner for premium helmets, riding gear, and next-generation capture technology.
Announcing the New Brand Distribution:
Helmet House is honored to be appointed as the exclusive U.S. distributor of Insta360, effective August 5, 2025. Shipments of Insta360 cameras and accessories will begin reaching powersports dealerships nationwide shortly thereafter. Under the banner “Think Bold” Insta360’s award-winning products promise to deliver unparalleled image quality and seamless content creation for riders of all disciplines.
About Insta360:
With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers, and professionals bring their ideas to life.
Philip Hart, Hart Racing's team Owner, with his BMW S 1000 RR. Photo courtesy Hart Racing.
Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Technology Meets MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Racing
Granite Falls, NC – Hart Racing is proud to announce a new partnership/sponsorship agreement with Creality, a global leader in 3D printing technology. This collaboration merges the precision and innovation of 3D printing with the adrenaline and performance of professional motorcycle racing.
Creality’s 3D printers, such as their flagship “K2 Plus”, will enable Hart Racing to produce high-performance, track-ready parts on-site during race weekends. Using Creality’s PPA-CF carbon fiber filament and professional-grade printing solutions, the team can rapidly design, manufacture, and install components to keep bikes performing at their best – even under the most demanding race conditions.
“This partnership has been an incredible blessing for Hart Racing,” said Philip Hart, team owner and rider. “Creality’s technology means we can innovate and adapt faster than ever. Whether it’s replacing a damaged part or testing a new design, we can make it happen at the track in real-time.”
The timing of the partnership is perfect as Hart Racing heads into their next round in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Fans will see the Creality logo proudly displayed on Hart Racing’s KWS Motorsports built BMW S1000RR and in their pits. During the Mid-Ohio round, they will also be giving away a limited number of small 3D-printed motorcycles.
Hart Racing invites fans to follow their journey on social media for behind-the-scenes looks at the Creality-powered upgrades and the thrilling action on race weekends.
About Creality
Founded in 2014, Creality is a leading global manufacturer of consumer and professional 3D printers. With millions of users worldwide, Creality continues to innovate in the fields of
education, manufacturing, and creative design, offering reliable and accessible 3D printing
solutions for wide range of applications.
About Hart Racing
Hart Racing is a North Carolina-based motorcycle race team competing in the MotoAmerica
Stock 1000 class. Founded by racer, robotics specialist, and entrepreneur Philip Hart, the team blends racecraft, technical innovation, and a deep commitment to performance. Every event is an opportunity to push limits and represent the sponsors, partners, and supporters who make the journey possible. For Hart Racing, racing is more than just a sport, it is a passion, a calling, and for those who can embrace it – a way of life.
Anthony Norton(1) Leading King of the Mountain Race. Photo by Richard Jellerson
The Penultimate round of the 2025 Utah Sportbike Association, “Masters of the Mountains” series brought to you by Utah Motorcycle Law took place August 9th-10th at Burt Brothers Motorpark. With the season winding down, the intensity on track was all time high as championship battles raged on. Sprint Racing Championships, Endurance Championships and of course The King of the Mountain Crown, all yet to be decided.
This fifth round of the 6 round series took place on the East Course of the word class facility nestled in the Tooele Valley, just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Saturday morning, cool temperatures and clear skies graced racers as they ripped out of hot pit and onto the track for qualifying. “King of the Mountain”(KOM) racers took advantage of perfect conditions to lay down some impressive laps with Brian Childree topping the first session at 1:35.35 which would land him on the front row starting 3rd for the KOM race on Sunday. In the second round of qualifying Justin Delong and Anthony Norton would fill in the first row only separated by .03 seconds in the session with Norton securing pole position at a 1:34.80 and Delong putting himself in the 2nd grid spot with a time of 1:34.83. With all racers qualified, it was time to go racing.
The Trackstar Racing sponsored Stock1000 Novice race Saturday morning set the tone of what racing would be for the weekend with a close battle at the front. Championship contender James Walker got the hole shot but wouldn’t be able to roll o` at all during the race as Derek Festavan appeared glued to his(Walker’s) rear tire. The two would battle the entire race with Festavan unable to make a pass stick after numerous attempts. Meanwhile, Championship leader Damon Schuetze was in a battle of his own for the final podium spot with Eliu Heredia leading the fight in 3rd position for the first few laps before Schuetze was able to make the pass holding o` Heredia to the finish line. It was Walker 1st by less than a second over Festavan in 2nd and Schuetze rounding out the podium in 3rd. With one round left, this championship is tied at 85pts for James Walker and Damon Schuetze. Its “Winner Takes All” coming up in a few weeks for round 6.
Derek Festavan (115) trying to pass James Walker (158) in stock1000 Novice race. Photo by Richard Jellerson.
Sprint racing continued Saturday as fierce battles and great racing throughout all classes fueled championship fights that were intensifying. Arguably, one of the most intense races and championship battles this season has been in the new “Duel in the Desert” Endurance series for the USBA taking place Saturday afternoons. Leading that charge has been the 2 True Endurance teams of Paradigm Racing and Precision Fab Machinery Racing.
The start of round 5 would look all too familiar as the 2 teams started the endurance race 1-2. Anthony Norton on the Precision Fab Zx10 jumped out to an early lead with Lee Callans on the Paradigm Machine settling in around 9th after the first few laps unfolded. Norton was setting sail out front with Parker Mayer of the Hancock Luxvoni relay team in 2nd and The Weekend Garage’s True Endurance rider Trever Nosack in 3rd. On lap 5 things would get shaken up when the Precision Fab Machinery bike started smoking and Race Control black flagged Norton forcing them to enter hot pit with a mechanical of sorts. This handed the lead to Mayer who would now lead the rest of the first 3o minutes before pitting to switch bike and rider.
In the pits, the Precision Fab Machinery crew, led by Crew Chief Johnny Tran, was hard at work solving an oil leak issue that brought out the black flag for them. Fixed, but not before losing nearly 7 laps, Race Direction gave them the go-ahead to rejoin the race, and Norton was back at it. Meanwhile, Lee Callans had started working his way back toward the front regaining a few positions before his planned pitstop handing over the Paradigm machine to teammate Shane Turpin about 40 minutes in who would then ride the remainder of the race. At this point, di`erent dramas and pit strategies would really have the running order shaken up seeing new leaders every few laps until just after the midway point where the Hancock Luxvoni team would take the lead with Aiden Hancock on board and Dakota Burford awaiting his stent. When Hancock came to pitlane, Shane Turpin inherited the lead for Paradigm Racing which he would hold for the remainder of the race. A Very Hard Charging Anthony Norton had been making progress attempting to overcome the team’s early heartache. Rejoining the race in the final position of 16th and 6 laps down, Norton had run consecutive fastest overall laps of the race late in his stent bringing the bike back to his Precision Fab teammate, Kohl Burmester, just 2+ laps down and in 10th position. Burmester would continue their campaign able to get them to 9th overall and make a late pass to get Precision Fab on the podium in 3rd salvaging as many points as possible in the Racers Edge Performance True Endurance class. The Weekend Garage Team would take 2nd in the True Endurance Class and 6th overall with the Paradigm racing going 1st/1st in round 5.
Open Team Endurance Podium Precision Fab Machinery Racing 3rd, Paradgim Racing 1st, Weekend Garage 2nd. Photo by Richard Jellerson
The Gritty Warriors of the Hardline Excavation Ironman Endurance class put on a show this weekend as Kevin Dolan and Richard Findlay would somehow spend 90 straight minutes in close proximity on track. The two battled back and forth throughout the race, Findlay even assuming the overall lead at one point. Late in the race Findlay would find some fast laps to pull a small gap over Dolan and secure the Ironman class Victory. Kevin Dolan about a half a lap behind Findlay, on the final lap, would coast across the finish line after riding 50 laps, out of fuel, but on the podium in 2nd . Robert Jojola would round out the Ironman Podium in 3rd.
IRONMAN Endurance podium (left to right) Robert Jojolan 3rd, Richard Findlay 1st, Kevin Dolan 2nd. Photo by Richard Jellerson
For the Apex Assassins Relay Endurance Class, Hancock Luxvoni Stayed consistently out front throughout the race. Taking a first in class and 2nd overall for the 3-rider team. Quietly, another 3-rider team of David Meyer, Randy Alfano, and Jim Jackson threatened to make a run for the class win. After running in and around the top 5 all race, they just ran out of time in the end, the trio finished 2nd in class and 2nd overall. New to this round of endurance, the relay team of brothers Ian and Zach Jensen would round out the podium in 3rd for their class with huge smiles over their e`orts and plan to return for round 6 of endurance.
There is some championship contention to be resolved in all 3 endurance classes during round 6 which is on the Perimeter course at Burt Brothers Motorpark. Double the Distance and Double Points for the season finale raises the stakes and the excitement. It’s going to be a packed grid and promises to be an exciting showdown.
Sunday morning, Racers continued their weekend conquests getting in a quick warmup before taking to the grids to battle for podiums and more payouts. Playing preview to the weekend’s main event of KOM, was the Edge Powersports Open Superstock Race Sunday morning. The 2 top Qualifiers for KOM, Anthony Norton and Justin Delong were gridded 1-2 and they both must have drank a Red Bull because they were FLYIN’. Delong nailed the start and grabbed the holeshot with Chris Mousley launching into 2nd from row 2 leaving Norton in 3rd out of turn 1. Norton made a bold move to overtake Mousley into turn 4 on the first lap for second position and put his head down to cover the gap to Delong attempting to check out with the lead. Delong led the first lap with Norton trailing by just .2. Delong made a small error between turns 5 and 6 on lap and Norton pounced. Into turn 10 on the same lap Norton made a small mistake allowing Delong to pull along side norton on the drag to turn 12 where Norton would defend the inside line and hold the lead. Mousley with a front row view as the 2 would stay within a second of each other to the finish line lapping in the low 1:33s the entire race. Norton 1st,Delong 2nd, and Mousley in 3rd. At this point, everyone was excited to see how the KOM premier race of the weekend would unfold, and everyone would find out soon enough.
Justin Delong (187) leading Anthony Norton (1) in Open Superstock Race. Photo by Richard Jellerson
Our 3 protagonists from the Open Superstock race were joined by the rest of the clubs fastest on the KOM grid. Among them Brian Childree who when the lights went out, would time the start perfectly and find himself leading the “King of the Mountain” challengers into turn 1. Delong fought to harness his BMW horsepower as it wheelied o` the line as Norton crept into 2nd behind Childree just ahead of Delong. Norton was ambitious immediately and slid tightly by Childree into turn 5 as Delong looked to follow but Childree slammed that door shut. Out of turn 7 and into the famous “Attitudes” Delong went late to the brakes making a successful lunge for 2nd place. Now Norton leading with Delong just behind and Childree in 3rd. The front two would increase their pace from the previous race a few tenths pulling away from the back to battle it out on their own. 6 laps in, Norton still led with Delong pushing hard about 1 second adrift. Halfway through lap 7 Delong had a big moment out of “the attitudes” luckily gathering it up and carrying on but that would prove the end of his charge for a win. Norton proceeded to carry the pace and increase his lead, and all eyes shifted to the fight for the final podium spot. Brian Childree held 3rd place for the entire race thus far, but Lou Soccaccio and Shane Turpin 4th and 5th were closing the distance in the late stages. Childree must have felt the 2 Yamahas closing in on the final laps as he picked up his pace to hold them o` for 3rd. Soccaccio and Turpin would Drag race to the finish and by just .126 Soccaccio would finish 4th with Turpin 5th. Your Burt Brothers Tire and Service Podium finishers and Purse recipients would be Anthony Norton 1st, Justin Delong 2nd, and Brian Childree 3rd.
Anthony Norton (1) Leading Justing Delong (187) in King of the Mountain Race. Photo By Crystal Doll
KOM Podium (left to right) Brian Childree 3rd, Anthony Norton 1st, Justin Delong 2nd. Photo by Richard Jellerson
With this Victory, Anthony “LugNut” Norton secured his 3rd straight King of the Mountain Championship and UtahSBA #1 plate. When asked about his race and season, Norton had this to say …
“Stoked to have Justin pushing me out here. Him (Justing Delong) and I are both from the Apex Assassins tribe so we always share info and data to help each other get stronger, and it made this race even more fun knowing He was rippin’ so I couldn’t put a wheel out of place. It’s been another great season in Utah. I wanted to win this thing today to seal the deal on the Title and as my buddy Kohl would say “We Did the Thing.” Huge Thanks to Dale with Racers Edge Dunlop Tires for supporting me all season and I’m happy to give Dunlop another #1. Precision Fab Machinery, Legal Ride, Apex Assassins, and Crossbeam Builders are all huge supporters of mine and I really couldn’t do all I do in this sport without them. But what’s cool for me is this year we are all here racing and working together and they all got a chance to be a part of this championship firsthand. Can’t wait until Round 6 to close the season out in style and sort out some unfinished business in the Endurance Race.”-Anthony Norton.
Round 6 of the 2025 UtahSBA season is September 6th-7th and the club is bringing a new level of excitement to close out the season, hosting the final round on Prestigious Perimeter Course o`ering purse money in multiple classes and doubling down on Endurance. 3 Hours and Double Points for Endurance racers. Riders are signed up from out of state and around the continent for this special Season Finale promising even more close battles, high speeds, and a dramatic end to the seasons class championships. Visit Utahsba.com for more info and to register for this event.
The Weekend Garage Endurance Team (left to right) Belisario Arango, Alex Cantrell, Trever Nosak. Photo by Richard Jellerson
The Tissot Sprint gets five minutes added to the grid, making it 20 minutes ahead of lights out – the same as the GP race.
The Grand Prix Commission has approved a small change to the running order on super Saturdays going forward: an extended 20-minute grid for the Tissot Sprint. This is to allow teams sufficient time on the grid to make adjustments and/or wheel changes.
All other grid procedures remain the same. The standard time schedule for Saturday adjusts accordingly to accommodate these extra five minutes that have been allocated to the Sprint grid.
Click here to read the full official GPC from the FIM confirming the change!
Markus Schlosser and Luca Schmidt (3) and Sam and Thomas Christie (34) at 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Most (CZE). Photo by Mark Walters
Following a break of almost two months, the 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship resumes this coming weekend (16-17 August) with round five at the world-famous TT Circuit Assen – better known to its fans around the world as the Cathedral of Speed – in the Netherlands.
Iconic TT Circuit Assen stages round five of 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship
Markus Schlosser and Luca Schmidt start the weekend tied with Sam and Thomas Christie
Defending champions Harrison Payne and Kevin Rousseau within three points of leaders
The first of two scheduled visits this season to the iconic circuit that has staged top-flight racing since 1955, the TT Circuit Assen is ideally suited to Sidecar racing and has featured on the FIM Sidecar World Championship every year the series has been staged since 2013.
With the seven-round series now past the halfway mark, it could not be any tighter at the top of the standings where, after a dramatic fourth round at Most in the Czech Republic in June, Markus Schlosser (Yamaha) and Luca Schmidt are tied on points with British brothers Sam and Thomas Christie (Yamaha) while defending champions Harrison Payne (Yamaha) and Kevin Rousseau are just three points further back.
An incredibly intense start to the season had seen the advantage swing between Schlosser/Schmidt and Britain’s Payne and his French passenger Rousseau before the reigning champions appeared to take command with a dominant victory – their fifth of the season – in Most’s Sprint race.
However, a mechanical issue while leading during the early stages of the following day’s Main race resulted in Payne/Rousseau failing to finish for the second time this year and when Schlosser/Schmidt took full advantage with their third race win of the season, the Swiss/German pairing moved to the top of the points table alongside the British brothers who were third in 2024.
Harrison Payne and Kevin Rousseau at 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship – Most (CZE). Photo by Mark Walters
Consistency has proved key so far for the Christie brothers who have yet to win a race this season, but have a one-hundred per cent podium record with five second-placed finishes and three thirds, although they know that victories could prove to be essential if they are to upgrade their bronze medals to gold ones at the end of the year.
While the leading three crews have monopolised most of this year’s podiums, there is so much strength in depth in the chasing pack that no-one can afford to rest on their laurels and there is no shortage of rival crews lining up behind them.
Although a distant fourth in the standings, sixty-nine points behind the leaders, Finnish legend and five-time champion rider Pekka Päivärinta (Yamaha) and his British passenger Adam Christie – the third of the Christie brothers in action this weekend – lead the chasing pack.
The French pairing of Paul Leglise (Yamaha) and Marjorie Cescutti recorded their debut podium together in Most’s Main race and will be aiming to carry this momentum into Assen and although they are not enjoying the greatest of seasons, the British/French pairing of Todd Ellis (Yamaha) and Emanuelle Clement took back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023 and must be considered contenders.
Other crews that could be in contention include the all-British pairing of Kevin Cable (Yamaha) and Charlie Richardson, British rider Rupert Archer (Yamaha) and his Czech passenger Ondřej Sedláček and Germany’s Markus Venus (Yamaha) and his Swiss passenger Thomas Hofer.
The points-scoring action from Assen is due to get under way on Saturday (16 August) with the nine-lap Sprint race at 16:20 (local time) with the sixteen-lap Main race scheduled for Sunday (17 August) at 15:30 (local time).
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Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
