Interior Minister Armin Schuster praised the racing weekend at the Sachsenring as a strong signal from Saxony. “Year after year, Saxony attracts the cream of international motorcycle racing to the Sachsenring with the MotoGP,” said the CDU politician, according to a statement released on the sidelines of the Grand Prix. “Together with the annual attendance records, this sends a strong signal—especially now—from a region where motorsports and automotive engineering have traditionally been closely linked.” The Grand Prix at the Sachsenring is one of Germany’s largest single-sport events. This year, the organizers reported a record attendance of 261,831 visitors. The motorsports event generated significant international exposure for the Free State, according to the Ministry of the Interior. During his visit, Schuster also presented a grant notification in the amount of 100,000 euros for the junior series “Moto4 Northern Cup.” The funds are intended to contribute to the sustainable development of young motorsport talent. Copyright 2026, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved