2026 FIM EnduroGP Season Concludes with Dramatic Welsh Finale

The 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship came to a dramatic close at the Forsiteservices GP of Wales on August 9. The final round of the season served as a high-stakes showdown, with riders battling for the remaining world titles in a celebration of top-tier enduro racing. The event, held at the Cwmythig Hill MX and Saintswell Enduro Centre, provided a challenging and technical course that tested the world's best riders until the very last test.

In the Enduro2 category, the championship battle between Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona and TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon went down to the wire. Despite a massive effort from Pichon on the final test, Verona maintained his composure to beat his rival by six seconds, securing the 2026 FIM Enduro2 World Championship. This victory marks the Italian rider's ninth FIM Enduro World Championship title.

Meanwhile, the Enduro3 category saw Sherco Racing Factory’s Steve Holcombe crowned as the world champion. The final day of the seventh round was filled with celebration as the season's remaining champions were officially confirmed. The event also featured the Expotrade Women’s Enduro World Championship, which concluded its season alongside the men's classes, highlighting the depth of talent present throughout the 2026 campaign.

Source: FIM — https://www.fim-moto.com/en/news/news-detail/article/world-champions-crowned-as-2026-fim-endurogp-comes-to-a-close-at-forsitservices-gp-of-wales