Jaden Immanuel scripted history by winning the 2026 ADAC Junior Cup in his debut season. With this, he becomes the first-ever Indian rider to win a motorcycle racing championship in Europe.
The 14-year-old Chennai-born racer delivered remarkable consistency, securing six wins and eight podiums from 10 races across the season.
- Immanuel defeated Sauberlich by 42 points to win the title
- First Indian rider to win a motorcycle racing championship in Europe
Jaden Immanuel crowned 2026 ADAC Junior Cup champion
Immanuel started racing competitively in Germany at just 10 years old. Last year, he finished third overall in both the FIM MotoMini Germany and ADAC Mini Bike Cup championships.
He made the step up to the ADAC Junior Cup this year, racing astride a Honda NSF250R for team F. Koch Rennsport. Not only did he have to come to grips with racing on new machinery, but the series also presented valuable experience on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits, including Hockenheimring, Assen, Sachsenring, Brno and Oschersleben.
Heading into the Hockenheim finale, he held a strong 44-point lead on top of the standings. He followed up his fourth place finish in Race 1 with victory in Race 2 – enough to seal the 2026 title with a an advantage of 42 points over Ole Sauberlich.
Moto4 wildcard outing
Immanuel is all-set to make his Moto4 European Cup debut as a wildcard entry at Misano World Circuit on October 16-18.
“This is a huge opportunity for me to experience a new championship, push myself against a new level of competition, learn as much as possible, and most importantly, prepare myself for the challenges ahead in 2027,” he shared on his social media.
