The 2026 SuperEnduro World Championship resumes this weekend in Bilbao, Spain, with the Prestige class featuring Josep Garcia competing at home and aiming for a stronger podium finish.
As we’ve mentioned before, this weekend is critical for Billy Bolt. If he doesn’t face a significant challenge, it may be too late for others in the Prestige class to halt his advancing path towards a potential sixth title.
While it seems unlikely that anyone will create that challenge, we hope to see a surprise from Jonny Walker, Josep Garcia, Mitch Brightmore, Eddie Karlsson, or anyone else for that matter.
The desire for a new winner isn’t merely a sporting wish; it stems from the fact that when his competitors perform at their best, it pushes Bolt to elevate his own game, making the races even more thrilling.
After a rocky start in Poland, Bolt had a flawless night in Germany, leaving him 30 points ahead. Is he trying to secure his lead early to avoid being away during Roxie’s impending childbirth?
Rookie Garcia Competes at Home
Josep Garcia, still regarded as a rookie, is competing on familiar ground this weekend. The EnduroGP world champion has shown remarkable potential, particularly after surprising himself with a podium finish in Germany despite limited training.
With the support of the Spanish crowd, expectations are high for him to challenge for a first-place finish, and it’s hard to bet against him.
Mitch Brightmore is also on the cusp of making a significant impact. The X-Grip racing rider has had his share of misfortune this season but has shown he possesses the speed to compete and deserves a podium finish.
Recent Performances and Championship Standings
Eddie Karlsson has already achieved a historical podium finish in this season’s first round with Stark Future. However, during the second round, he struggled, handing third place to Josep Garcia after an unfortunate drop in the final moto.
Current Championship Points (Top 10):
- Billy Bolt 123
- Jonny Walker 93
- Eddie Karlsson 79
- Mitch Brightmore 75
- Josep Garcia 70
- Mani Lettenbichler 59
- Dominick Olszowy 45
- Diogo Vieira 41
- Toby Martyn 40
- Tim Apolle 37
Missing from this weekend’s lineup is Manuel Lettenbichler, the Hard Enduro World Champion, who is sidelined due to a finger injury and the impending birth of his child.
Filling in the gaps will be riders like Toby Martyn, Dominick Olszowy, Diogo Vieira, Tim Apolle, and Harry Edmondson.
Basque Country Arena Prepared
For this round, Alfredo Gomez has designed the track at the Bizkaia Arena in Bilbao, marking the first indoor event in Spain in five years.
Enduro21 will provide all the latest, including results, news, quotes, and live video content encompassing practice sessions, Superpole, and the event itself. You can watch the live broadcast on fim-moto.tv, with options for pay-per-view or season passes.
Photo Credit: Future7Media | Andrea Belluschi + Asier Treceno | Moto Club Aiala
