The countdown in on for the home GP

Only a few more days to go before this year's German MotoGP takes place at the Sachsenring for the first time under the name GoPro Motorcycle Grand Prix Germany.

In time-honoured tradition, a state of emergency will be declared this year in the region around Hohenstein-Ernstthal as 200,000 motorcycle fans are expected to attend the home race of the SAXOPRINT Racing Team Germany at the weekend.

The Sari is well-known amongst motorcycle enthusiasts as a circuit with a high fun factor, but one also that is very difficult to get to know. Riders have to deal with a total of 14 curves over a distance of 3.7km.

John and Alexis are particularly motivated for the team's home race and want to thank the sponsors and the team with good results.

Max Kappler, the Oberlungwitzer young rider in the SAXOPRINT Racing Team Germany will be a Wildcard starter at the weekend. We're all very interested to see if he can fight off the world championship opposition on his home track as well as he did last year.

Alexis Masbou P13:
"This weekend is the home GP for my team and it is very important to have a good race. I have succeeded in grabbing two podium places so far at the Sachsenring and I'm definitely up for it this year too.“

John McPhee P12:

"After a positive weekend in Assen I am really looking forward to the Sachsenring. It will be a strenuous weekend racing in front of my team's sponsors and I hope that the upward trend continues.“