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Norman KTM Factory Rookies once again made a strong impression during the second round of the EMX125 Championship in Switzerland. With a convincing victory for Ricardo Bauer and Moritz Ernecker holding on to the red plate, it was an extremely successful weekend for the team.

The team already showed its speed in time practice. Ricardo Bauer set the third fastest time in his group, while Moritz Ernecker topped his group with the fastest lap.

In the first race on Saturday afternoon, Bauer left no doubt about his form. The Austrian took the holeshot and led from start to finish, securing a dominant win.

He also got off to a strong start in the second race, but conditions were very difficult due to the mud. Despite a few mistakes, he managed to finish in second place, which earned him his first overall victory in the EMX125 class. This result also moves him up to second place in the championship standings.

Moritz Ernecker once again delivered a strong and consistent performance. In the first race, he struggled to find his rhythm but still managed to secure second place.

In the second race, he was battling for third position. Unfortunately, a mistake in the closing stages dropped him back to seventh place. Nevertheless, his performance was enough to finish third overall.

With this result, Ernecker retains the lead in the EMX125 Championship and keeps hold of the red plate.

Overall EMX125 Switzerland:

1 Ricardo Bauer 47 Pnt

2 Liam Bruneau 43 Pnt

3 Moritz Ernecker 36 Pnt

4 Andrea Uccellini 35 Pnt

5 Emil Ziemer 23 Pnt

EMX125 Championship Standings:

1 Moritz Ernecker 81 Pnt

2 Ricardo Bauer 76 Pnt

3 Liam Bruneau 65 Pnt

4 Sleny Goyer 64 Pnt

5 Andrea Uccellini 61 Pnt

The Norman KTM Factory Rookies Team has made an excellent start to the 2026 EMX125 season during the opening round in Andalucía, Spain. With an overall victory for Moritz Ernecker and a strong comeback from Ricardo Bauer, the team made a powerful impression.

Both riders competed in the second practice group and immediately impressed on track. Ricardo Bauer set the fastest time, while teammate Moritz Ernecker followed with the second-fastest time, sending a clear message for the rest of the weekend.

In the first moto, Moritz Ernecker took the lead early on. With a strong pace, he managed to build up a gap of around six seconds and then controlled the race to take the win.

Ricardo Bauer had a more difficult start and began the race outside the top ten, but the young Austrian fought his way impressively through the field to finish in fourth place.

In the second moto, Ernecker once again started strong and quickly moved into second place. He launched an attack for the lead but crashed in the process, dropping back to third. This position was still enough to secure the overall victory, so he took no further risks and crossed the finish line in third place. Bauer’s second moto started with a crash in the early stages, forcing him to come back from 35th position. He then delivered an impressive charge through the field, recovering to finish in tenth place.

With a first and third place in the motos, Moritz Ernecker secured the overall win in Andalucía. Teammate Ricardo Bauer finished sixth overall. The championship continues next weekend in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.

Overall EMX125 Andalucia:

1 Moritz Ernecker 45 Pnt

2 Sleny Goyer 44 Pnt

3 Bertram Thorium 38 Pnt

4 Ryan Oppliger 35 Pnt

5 David Cracco 34 Pnt

6 Ricardo Bauer 29 Pnt

Moritz Ernecker of Norman KTM Factory Racing was crowned Italian 125cc Champion on Sunday in Mantova. Ernecker won both motos, remaining unbeaten throughout the championship.

After his victory at the opening round in Alghero, Ernecker was highly motivated to continue this strong momentum in Mantova. He immediately felt comfortable in practice, which allowed him to push hard and set a fast lap time. He succeeded in doing so and finished the session fastest in his group.

A strong start in the first moto enabled him to take the lead early on. He set a high pace and delivered a flawless race. Throughout the moto, he built a safe gap and took the win by a margin of twenty seconds. In the second moto, he once again took control of the race early on and managed it from the front. Ernecker also won the second moto, meaning he claimed victory in all four motos of the championship.

Comment from Moritz Ernecker:
“It was a perfect day for me. I got good starts in both motos and gave it my all. In the second moto, I tried to get into the lead as quickly as possible, and once I managed that, I controlled the rest of the race. I am very happy with my two moto wins. Now we will continue our preparation for the EMX125 Championship.”

Overall Results – Italian 125 Championship, Mantova:

Moritz Ernecker – 50 pts
Sleny Goyer – 42 pts
Emil Ziemer – 33 pts
David Cracca – 33 pts
Andrea Uccellini – 33 pts

Final Standings – Italian 125cc Championship:

Moritz Ernecker – 100 pts
Emil Ziemer – 73 pts
Riccardo Pini – 59 pts
Gennaro Utech – 58 pts
David Cracco – 56 pts

Moritz Ernecker of Norman KTM Racing has made a strong start to the 2026 season. Ernecker won both motos of the Italian 125cc Championship in Alghero, making him the first leader in the championship standings.

There had been a lot of rain in the days leading up to the event, which made the sandy surface heavy and demanding. Ernecker quickly found a good feeling on the circuit and set a strong second-fastest time in the timed practice session, just a fraction slower than the fastest rider.

Ricardo Bauer suffered a setback when he crashed and injured his wrist. As a result, he was unable to continue riding for the remainder of the day.

In both motos, Ernecker got off to a good start and quickly took the lead of the race. In both the first and second moto, he rode consistently and smoothly over the difficult circuit, steadily extending his advantage. He won the first moto with a 43-second lead, and in the second moto he again finished with a margin of more than twenty seconds.

With a double moto victory, Ernecker claimed the overall win for the day and is now the first leader in the championship. Next weekend, the second round of the championship is scheduled to take place in Mantova.

Overall results – Italian 125cc Championship, Alghero:

1 Moritz Ernecker – 50 pts

2 Emil Ziemer – 40 pts

3 Riccardo Pini – 32 pts

4 Francesco Assini – 29 pts

5 Gennaro Utech – 28 pts