Jere Haavisto claims first career ADAC MX Masters podium

Jere Haavisto achieved a significant milestone at the third round of the ADAC MX Masters in Bitche, France, by securing his first career podium finish. Representing Schmicker Silve Racing Team on a KTM, Haavisto finished third overall after consistently strong performances across the weekend’s races. Despite a challenging start in the opening moto, he fought his way from outside the top ten to claim third place, while in the second race he led for several laps before finishing behind championship frontrunners Max Nagl and Roan Van De Moosdijk. A minor collision in the final race saw him drop to fifth, but his cumulative results were enough to earn a well-deserved podium. Haavisto reflected positively on the weekend, highlighting improvements in his clutch setup that enhanced his starts and overall race pace. He admitted to riding more cautiously in the last moto to secure his podium position but expressed satisfaction at finally overcoming previous hurdles. His performance has propelled him to fourth in the championship standings, just a single point shy of third place, signalling his rising competitiveness in the series. In the Youngster Cup, Nico Stenberg also marked progress by achieving his best career result with a sixth-place overall finish. Stenberg showed promise early on by topping his qualifying group and demonstrated resilience despite a crash in the second moto. His steady improvement was evident as he moved from leading positions to a solid fourth place in the final race, underlining his potential for further advancement in the championship. Conversely, Saku Mansikkamäki’s weekend was marred by a heavy crash in the opening moto, which forced him to withdraw from the remainder of the event. Despite showing strong pace and securing the holeshot, Mansikkamäki’s accident resulted in neck and back pain, preventing him from participating in subsequent races. He will undergo medical evaluation before returning to training, while his championship standing has slipped outside the top ten following this setback.