The 2025 FIM Awards Ceremony took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together the world’s top riders, teams and officials for a night dedicated to honouring the champions of motorcycle sport. Held at the SwissTech Convention Center, the event marked the 15th edition of the FIM Awards and the first time the ceremony was hosted in Switzerland, the home country of the Federation. Close to a thousand guests, national federations and industry leaders attended, creating one of the most memorable celebrations in recent years.
Enduro’s biggest stars take the stage
Enduro had a strong presence in Lausanne, with multiple champions receiving their gold medals after a standout 2025 season. Among the riders honoured:
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Josep Garcia – EnduroGP & E1 World Champion
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Andrea Verona – E2 World Champion
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Hamish Macdonald – E3 World Champion
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Rachel Gutish – Women’s Enduro World Champion
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Billy Bolt – SuperEnduro World Champion
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Manuel Lettenbichler – Hard Enduro World Champion
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Axel Semb – Junior Enduro World Champion
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Romain Dagna – Youth Enduro World Champion
Their achievements span every corner of the Enduro world, from technical indoor racing to extreme outdoor terrain, showing once again why Enduro remains one of the most versatile and demanding disciplines in motorcycle sport.
A global celebration of 64 World Champions
The night celebrated champions from all major FIM categories including Enduro, Rally, Motocross, Trial, Track Racing, and Circuit Racing. In total, 64 World Championship titles were honoured, showcasing the diversity and strength of global motorcycle sport.
The ceremony’s production — complete with stage lighting, music and live broadcasting — highlighted the importance of this annual event, which now reaches audiences worldwide through FIM-MOTO.TV and international media partners.
Ultimate Champions: The best of the best
One of the highlights of the night was the “Ultimate Champions” segment, where the FIM honoured riders who dominated the pinnacle of their respective disciplines:
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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu – Superbike World Champion
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Marc Márquez – MotoGP World Champion
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Toni Bou – TrialGP World Champion
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Romain Febvre – MXGP World Champion
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Bartosz Zmarzlik – Speedway Grand Prix World Champion
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Daniel Sanders – World Rally-Raid Champion
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Josep Garcia – EnduroGP World Champion
Marc Márquez received an additional surprise: the FIM Sporting Trophy, recognising his remarkable comeback season.
A night of recognition, unity and celebration
FIM President Jorge Viegas thanked the riders, teams, organisers and federations for their contributions throughout 2025, highlighting that hosting the Awards in Switzerland for the first time reflects the growth and global strength of motorcycle sport. He also emphasised that every gold medal represents years of dedication, discipline and passion.
The ceremony concluded with a strong message for the future:
a commitment to improve safety, develop new technologies, support young riders and grow all motorcycle disciplines worldwide.
