From IDM rider to talent developer – Siegert with three professionals behind him

Robin Siegert has become the third German young rider, following Fynn Kratochwil (2025) and Rocco Sessler (2023), to win the Moto4 Northern Cup, which is regularly held as part of the IDM. With eleven wins to his name, Siegert was able to celebrate the title alongside Jochen Kiefer’s team and his three sponsors – former rider Philipp Hafeneger, Dario Giuseppetti and Stefan Nebel – even before the end of the 2026 season. And his crew were every bit as enthusiastic as the teenager during the celebrations that followed. Together, they saw out the rest of the season and are now preparing for their next challenge: the 2027 Red Bull Rookies Cup. Thanks to his success in the Moto4 Northern Cup, Robin Siegert has already secured his place in the coveted starting line-up.

Philipp Hafeneger: “We’re not there yet”

Philipp Hafeneger, who successfully built up his company Hafeneger Renntrainings after his career as a racing driver, is one of the key figures pulling the strings behind the scenes— “I think I speak for all three of us – Stefan, Dario and myself – when I say that we are immensely proud of Robin,” assures Hafeneger. “We took on this challenge with him back in early 2025 in what was then still the Northern Talent Cup, and we’re already seeing really great progress. Winning the title early is just one aspect of it. The other side of the coin is the development Robin has undergone. Despite this magnificent success, we haven’t yet reached the goal we set ourselves, but it’s certainly a major step along the way. We’ve still got big plans for the lad.”

Dario Giuseppetti: “Now the work continues”

His coach and regular companion, Dario Giuseppetti – who set up the Moto Race Academy in Spain following his career in the World Championship and the IDM – takes a similar view: “Six years ago, we set out on this journey together. Back then, Robin was simply a boy with a dream and a huge passion for motorcycling. Today, he’s been crowned champion of the Moto4 Northern Cup. But that’s by no means the whole story. Because nobody sees the countless days of training, the setbacks, the doubts, the crashes, the long journeys and the hours spent working even when nobody was watching. As his coach, it’s not just the title that makes me proud. It makes me proud to see the sort of person and the sort of sportsman Robin has become. He has learnt to work with discipline, to accept setbacks and never to lose sight of his big goal. Thank you to his family, to all the sponsors, partners, supporters and, of course, to the whole team who walk this path with him every day. But now the work continues, because we still have a lot to achieve.”

Stefan Nebel: “We’re trying to show the way”

Stefan Nebel, who is commentating on ServusTV today, will continue to stand by Siegert’s side in the future. “Our joint venture with Robin in early 2025 was the first pooling of resources, because we believe in him and see the need to give it our all and pave the way forward,” says the former IDM Superbike rider. “But part of finding a path and developing as a team also involves dealing with ups and downs and turning setbacks into positives. Robin is extremely good at that. As a team, we’re always in a position to lead and support him in every respect. The work Robin does is incredibly disciplined. I’m incredibly proud to be able to support such a racing driver – and such a person. We also try to show what’s possible when the right people work together to help shape a racing driver’s life. When it comes to Robin, it simply feels like we’re currently part of something special. It’s absolutely exceptional to have a season like this, and it’s an honour for us to help drive it forward.”