Bálint Kovács (born August 19, 2001, in Budapest) is currently Hungary's leading Endurance and Superbike motorcycle racer, competing at a high international level. Career Profile Endurance World Championship (EWC): Kovács is a permanent fixture in the FIM EWC, racing for established teams like Maco Racing and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team as a reserve/replacement rider. IDM (German Superbike Championship): He competes in the prestigious IDM Superbike 1000 class, which is considered one of the strongest national championships in Europe. He currently rides for the BCC Alpha Ilmberger Racing Team on a BMW M 1000 RR. Spanish Championship (ESBK): He has also achieved success in the Spanish Superbike series, where he consistently finished in the top rankings of the Open 1000 category. Key Achievements Factory Support: In 2023, he became the first Hungarian rider to be officially supported by BMW Motorrad Motorsport through their talent development programs. IDM Success: He has secured multiple top-5 finishes in the highly competitive IDM field, proving his pace against world-class opposition. EWC Performance: He played a crucial role in helping his teams secure top-10 finishes in grueling 24-hour races like Le Mans and the Bol d'Or. Kovács is widely regarded as the most professional and technically prepared Hungarian rider in the liter-bike (1000cc) category today, with clear ambitions to reach the World Superbike (WorldSBK) grid.