India’s Jaden Immanuel enjoyed a dream ADAC Junior Cup debut at Germany’s Sachsenring circuit, securing two pole positions and a race win.
After strong finishes in the FIM MotoMini Germany and ADAC Mini Bike Cup championships, the 13-year-old graduates to 250cc bikes this year, racing astride the Honda NSF250R. As part of the ADAC Junior Cup, he’ll be racing at famous Grand Prix circuits like Brno and Hockenheimring.
- Immanuel finished P2 in Race 1 and won Race 2
- He also bagged pole position for both races
Jaden Immanuel wins at Sachsenring
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, and has now taken the next step up the racing ladder with a spot on the 2026 ADAC Junior Cup grid.
The teenager from Chennai bagged pole position on his debut at Sachsenring and converted it into a P2 finish in the first race. He topped the second qualifying session as well and, this time, secured victory.
Race 2 ended up being a close three-way battle between Immanuel, Fillin Lorenz and Collin Langer, with the lead changing hands several times. Immanuel eventually defeated both riders to win the race. Just 0.049sec separated him and second-placed Lorenz at the chequered flag.
“I am very happy with the strong start to the season at the Sachsenring. The competition was intense, and every session was a great learning experience. Securing pole positions, fighting at the front in both races, and hearing the Indian National Anthem after the victory made it a very special and proud moment for me,” said Immanuel, who is tied for the overall championship lead with Lorenz.
Immanuel will now head to the Brno circuit in Czech Republic for Round 2 on May 29-31.
Vishal Venugopal
