The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship prepares itself for the seventh and last round of the 2026 season this weekend, 7-9 August, in Rhayader, Wales.
- Bulk of world titles yet to be chosen
- Billy Bolt and Jonny Walker sign up with EnduroGP regulars
- Enjoy the weekend’s racing survive on FIM-MOTO. TELEVISION
After an interesting and action-packed 6 rounds, the 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship is set for an amazing conclusion at the Forsiteservices GP of Wales. Set to invite the EnduroGP paddock for the 3rd time to Rhayader, this year likewise marks the very first time that the Rhayader & & District MCC club will host the last round of the champion.
Structure on their previous 2 years, the organising club have actually worked relentlessly to guarantee this weekend will be their finest one. Together with developing a world class course and series of unique tests, they are likewise laying on a wealth of home entertainment, trade stands and exhibitors, music and more to guarantee it will be a season emphasize.
Joining our stars of EnduroGP will be numerous wildcard standouts. Five-time SuperEnduro World Champion Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) will require to the start line in Rhayader, in addition to Hard Enduro legend Jonny Walker (Triumph), fresh from the current Red Bull Romaniacs.
See the Forsiteservices GP of Wales Live on FIM-MOTO. TELEVISION
The Forsiteservices GP of Wales will be live streamed on FIM-MOTO. TELEVISIONFrom Friday, experience the enjoyment of the AKRAPOVIC Super Test with total, high-definition live stream. On Saturday and Sunday, see the last EXPOTRADE Cross Test of the day as riders race for success, world titles and a put on the podium.
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Garcia going for Akrapovic Super Test series win
The AKRAPOVIC Super Test will get racing underway on Friday night. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia leads the series by 8 points over TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon.
Enduro2 and Enduro3 titles set to decrease to the wire
Last time out at the Polisport GP of France, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia won the 2026 EnduroGP World Championship, together with clinching the Enduro1 title to seal himself as a nine-time champ. With the pressure off the Spaniard’s shoulders, Garcia can concentrate on putting the ending up touches to his 2026 project. With his existing EnduroGP class win tally standing at 48, he might liquidate Sunday with a record-shattering 50 triumphes to his name.
The defend EnduroGP vice-champion is anticipated to decrease to the wire in between Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona and TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon. Verona is just 5 points ahead of the Pichon in 3rd. Pichon has actually outscored Verona throughout the last 3 rounds and will be figured out to bring that momentum into Wales this weekend.
The rest of the leading 5 looks set to be settled in between the Sherco Racing Factory duo of Steve Holcombe and Hamish Macdonald in 4th and 5th, respectively.
In the Enduro2 class, Verona holds a slim six-point lead over Pichon in 2nd. Verona is intending to win his 3rd successive Enduro2 title, while Pichon is searching down his very first senior class champion considering that winning the Junior Enduro title back in 2022.
The Enduro3 classification sees Holcombe blaze a trail by 6 points over Beta Factory Team’s Brad Freeman. As 2 of the most-decorated EnduroGP riders in the paddock, both will be intending to protect the world champion on home soil.
Expotrade Women’s Enduro class set for last round
In the Expotrade FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship, RIEJU Factory Team’s Rachel Gutish was crowned world champ in Portugal, however behind her it’s all however settled. A four-rider, closely-fought fight for the silver and bronze medal positions is anticipated, while the Expotrade FIM Junior Women’s Enduro World Cup ought to decrease to the wire too.
Lying 2nd, RIJEU Factory Team’s Rosie Rowett holds a seven-point benefit over ET James Sherco UK’s Nieve Holmes in 3rd. Rowett will get in the last round in a positive state of mind having actually raced to a double success in Rhayader in 2015.
For Holmes, the pressure will be on. She is just one point clear of Ambiance Moto’s Justine Martel in 4th, with Marine Lemoine (KTM) an additional 3 points back in 5th.
The Expotrade FIM Junior Women’s Enduro World Cup sees France’s Lorna Lafont (Husqvarna) show up in Wales with a 19-point lead over her fellow countrywoman Charlene Boudon (Fantic) in 2nd.
Elgari preferred for honours in Tsubaki Junior Enduro
The Tsubaki Junior Enduro World Championship sees TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Alberto Elgari begin as preferred to clinch the world title. With a 21-point lead, the young Italian might be crowned world champ for the very first time on Saturday if he protects success.
After what’s shown to be an excellent 2nd half of the season for Triumph Factory Racing’s Leo Joyon, the Frenchman has actually moved into 2nd total ahead of the last round. Joyon holds a five-point benefit over his fellow compatriot Team KTM Pro Racing Sport’s Romain Dagna in 3rd.
With Dagna 16 points clear of NSA Racing’s Kevin Cristino in 4th, it’s most likely the last champion podium placements will be chosen in between Elgari, Joyon and Dagna in Wales.
In the Junior1 classification, Elgari blazes a trail over Joyon, while Dagna has a comfy lead over Cristino in the Junior2 class.
Scardina champ choose in Putoline Oil Youth Enduro
TM MOTO Costa Ligure’s Pietro Scardina has a virtual grasp on the Putoline Oil Youth Enduro World Championship as we get in the Forsiteservices GP of Wales. Declaring 5 triumphes from the last 6 race days has actually led to him extending his champion lead out to 19 points.
Group KTM Pro Racing Sport’s Simone Cagnoni is 2nd in general. The Italian should win on Saturday to keep his opportunities of winning the world title alive ahead of Sunday. Fantic Factory Racing’s Valentin Mersin holds 3rd, with WP Eric Auge’s Yago Dominguez 8 points behind in 4th.
The Forsiteservices GP of Wales gets underway this weekend in Rhayader, 7-9 August, for the 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship season ending.
2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship
Round 1: GP of Italy– Custonaci, Sicily– 10-12 April
Round 2: GP of Spain– Oliana– 1-3 May
Round 3: GP of Finland– Vierumäki, Salpausselkä– 22-24 May
Round 4: GP of Portugal– Fafe– 12-14 June
Round 5: GP of Portugal II– Fafe– 19-21 June
Round 6: GP of France– Saint-Agrève– 17-19 July
Round 7: GP of Wales– Rhayader– 7-9 August
2026 Expotrade FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship
Round 1: GP of Italy– Custonaci, Sicily– 10-12 April
Round 2: GP of Spain– Oliana– 1-3 May
Round 3: GP of Portugal– Fafe– 12-14 June
Round 4: GP of Portugal II– Fafe– 19-21 June
Round 5: GP of Wales– Rhayader– 7-9 August
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