The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship delivered thrilling action in Bettola, Italy, with challenging weather conditions adding to the excitement. Riders faced muddy and wet tracks on day two, creating a dramatic contrast to the scorching heat of day one. Here’s a recap of the key events and results from this memorable round.
Andrea Verona of GASGAS Factory Racing clinched a spectacular home victory on day two, narrowly defeating Steve Holcombe of the Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team by just half a second. The intense competition and dramatic weather conditions made for a riveting day of racing.
Race Highlights
EnduroGP: Verona overcame challenging conditions and a late crash to secure victory, with Holcombe finishing a close second. Josep Garcia of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing recovered from an early crash to take third.
Enduro Junior: Manolo Morettini from Honda claimed his first victory of the season, navigating the slippery conditions with skill.
Enduro Women: Mireia Badia of RIEJU Factory Racing dominated, winning her second race of the weekend with a commanding lead.
Enduro1: Steve Holcombe emerged victorious, with Garcia and Zach Pichon rounding out the podium.
Enduro2: Verona added to his accomplishments with a win, followed by Matteo Pavoni and Samuele Bernardini in second and third, respectively.
Enduro3: Antoine Magain led a Sherco 1-2 finish, with Hamish MacDonald in second and Brad Freeman in third.
Enduro Youth: Luca Colorio of Jet Zanardo Husqvarna celebrated his debut victory, with an Italian clean sweep on the podium.
Day two in Bettola saw riders contend with reversed tracks and challenging tests. The POLISPORT Extreme Test and MAXXIS Enduro Test were particularly demanding, with heavy rain transforming the terrain into a muddy battleground. Despite the adverse conditions, riders showcased resilience and skill, delivering impressive performances.
