In the scorching heat of Cremona (I), Markus Venus and his co-driver Thomas Hofer both finished in tenth place. After eight of twelve races, the German-Swiss duo are eighth in the World Championship standings.
It’s well known that 41-year-old German Thomas Eder is an exceptionally talented solo rider, but the fact that he was able to hold his own in the top 10 on his World Championship debut came as a surprise to many.
Werkstetter/Pirat in Cremona: World Championship comeback with mixed feelings
After a ten-month break due to injury, Patrick Werkstetter and Valentin Pirat returned to the Sidecar World Championship. It was a mixed bag for the German-French pairing in Cremona.
Cremona, Main Race: Christie/Christie win, Payne/Rousseau retire
Christie/Christie ahead of Peugeot/Peugeot and Päivärinta/Christie was the surprise result in the main race at Cremona. The retirement of Payne/Rousseau has made the World Championship exciting once again.
Cremona, Sprint: Payne wins convincingly, World Championship points for Werkstetter and Eder
Payne/Rousseau were in impressive form in Cremona. They won the sprint by a clear margin. Werkstetter/Pirat finished sixth on their comeback, whilst Eder/Kölsch took P9 on their World Championship debut.
Will Markus Schlosser and Lucas Krieg begin their comeback in Cremona?
The Sidecar World Championship is venturing into uncharted territory for the second time in 2026. Following Pau Arnos, the sidecars are making their debut in Cremona. Will the duel between Payne and Päivärinta continue on unfamiliar terrain?
Werkstetter/Pirat ahead of their comeback: “Sidecar World Championship, here we come!”
On 5 October 2025, Patrick Werkstetter and Valentin Pirat lined up on the starting grid for the last time at a round of the Sidecar World Championship. Their injury-enforced break will come to an end in a few days’ time.
Sattler/Schmidt’s comeback: “Sepp, the old hand, hasn’t lost his touch”
Just over three years after their horrific crash in Schleiz, Josef Sattler and his passenger Luca Schmidt made a comeback with two race wins in the International Sidecar Trophy.
Thomas Eder and Kevin Kölsch: Debut victory ahead of World Championship debut next weekend
Just one week before their first appearance in the Sidecar World Championship, Thomas Eder and Kevin Kölsch took part in their first ever event. They secured victory in just their second race.
The 2027 MotoGP grid will feature five new regular riders, with at least three of those dropped set to move to the World Superbike Championship. The ones to suffer as a result are Alvaro Bautista and Danilo Petrucci.
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