Daniel Blin (Ducati): Euro Moto Supersport runner-up with an uncertain future

Daniel Blin from Team AF Automarket would have had to secure two wins at the Supersport finale at the Hockenheimring to remain in contention for the title. “But you could already see in practice just how fast he was,” said the Pole shortly before the start of the first race on Saturday afternoon, referring to pole-sitter Dirk Geiger. “If he doesn’t make any mistakes, it’ll be tough to keep up with him. I’ll do my best and then we’ll see how it turns out.”

Dirk Geiger was in a league of his own and once again secured maximum points, for the fifth time in a row. Blin remained the closest challenger. “The race went well and my pace wasn’t bad either,” he explained after finishing second. “But Dirk’s weekend has been on another level. So congratulations from me to him and his team. They deserve first place. But also thanks to my team for a very good job.” He then sent his regards in Polish.

Congratulations to his rival

In the second race, too, Blin had to give way to his rival Geiger on the podium, who thereby took an unassailable lead in the championship standings. “I’m really proud,” he said of his runner-up position in the championship. “But I don’t want to say too much about my race. It’s time to say thank you. To everyone in my team and to my supporters. And also to all the fans who are here with us today. It’s been a fantastic time. It was my last race in the Euro Moto Supersport. I’d also like to thank everyone from the organisers – it’s been a pleasure to be here. And of course, thanks to Dirk Geiger and the Apreco team for a great year, which has also helped me grow as a rider.”

It was my last race in the Euro Moto Supersport.

Daniel Blin

In the 2026 season, Daniel Blin finished on the podium twelve times out of 13 races. He won five times and crossed the finish line first on six occasions. On his sixth victory, he was handed a time penalty for exceeding the track limits and was therefore only classified third at Assen. The case is still pending before the DMSB Appeals Tribunal. But regardless of the outcome there, there is no doubt that Geiger will be awarded the title.

“The runner-up title is the perfect conclusion to Daniel’s campaign for the Automarket AF Racing Team in the Supersport class,” his team also confirmed. Dariusz Malkiewicz, the team’s owner and founder, summed up the past season as follows: “We are concluding the best season in our team’s history. We are immensely proud to end it with the runners-up title in the Euro Moto Supersport class, which Daniel secured for us. In 13 races, we stood on the podium no fewer than 12 times. We secured five wins, and Daniel even crossed the finish line first on six occasions. This result best illustrates just how consistently and hard the whole team worked throughout the season.”

A break for now

“I’d also like to mention our second rider, Marcel Brenner,” he continued. “Unfortunately, he was unable to finish the season due to an injury, but as soon as he was able, he supported us – along with his family – at the final races, wholeheartedly and in person. They are wonderful people. A huge thank you goes to the whole team: Magda, Gosia, Julia, Maciej, Arek, Lukasz, Darek and Robert. We’ve completed another season without a hitch, and the organisation before, during and after every round was of the highest standard. That’s down to you.”

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“I’d also like to thank our partners, who have been with us for years and believe in this project,” he concluded. “Without you, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Finally, I’d like to thank my family, my friends and the fans. Your support gives us the motivation to carry on, even in the most difficult moments. What’s next? I don’t know the answer to that yet. We have some important decisions ahead of us, and many factors that will influence them. But for now, let’s simply enjoy this success, celebrate an extraordinary season and take a break for a while. Thank you very much.”