Super Enduro Round 1 Poland 2025: Bolt Storms to Victory in Gliwice
The 2025/2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship kicked off in spectacular fashion with its opening round at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland. Defending champion Billy Bolt (Husqvarna Factory Racing) got his title defence off to a perfect start, delivering a commanding performance to take the overall win against a world-class field.
Nearly 100 riders competed across multiple classes, with thrilling racing in tough indoor conditions featuring logs, rocks and big jumps — putting both rider endurance and skill to the test.
Prestige Class — Round 1 Results
The Prestige class (the premier SuperEnduro category) delivered fierce competition all night, as Bolt sealed the overall with strong results across three finals and a SuperPole time trial.
| Position | Rider | Team / Bike | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Bolt | Husqvarna Factory Racing | 56 |
| 2 | Jonny Walker | Triumph Factory Racing | 47* |
| 3 | Eddie Karlsson | Stark Future | — |
| 4 | Mitch Brightmore | GASGAS / X-Grip Racing | — |
| 5 | Ash Brightmore | GASGAS / X-Grip Racing | — |
| 6 | Dominik Olszowy | Rieju Factory Team | — |
| 7 | Josep Garcia | KTM Factory Racing | — |
| 8 | Manuel Lettenbichler | KTM Factory Racing | — |
*Bolt’s score included bonus points from SuperPole and consistent top finishes, while Walker’s strong night earned him second. Karlsson claimed his first SuperEnduro podium with third overall, highlighted by standout performances across the finals.
Prestige Class — Final Race Results Breakdown
| Race | Winner | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperPole | Billy Bolt | Mitch Brightmore | Ash Brightmore |
| Final 1 | Billy Bolt | Mitch Brightmore | Ash Brightmore |
| Final 2 | Jonny Walker | Billy Bolt | Ashton Brightmore |
| Final 3 | Billy Bolt | Jonny Walker | Eddie Karlsson |
Bolt’s 1-2-1 scorecard sealed the overall victory with supreme consistency, while Walker’s strong rides earned him second place overall despite earlier challenges. Karlsson’s consistent podium pushes granted him a notable third in the standings.
Youth Class — Round 1 Results
The Youth category was equally compelling, with Poland’s own Wojtek Walczak thrilling the home crowd with a powerful performance.
| Position | Rider | Nationality | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wojtek Walczak | POL | 35 |
| 2 | Luca Kropitsch | AUT | 34 |
| 3 | Connor Watson | GBR | 30 |
| 4 | Adam Bilik | POL | 26 |
| 5 | Alex Andrews | IRL | 26 |
Walczak edged a close battle to take the top step in Youth, while Kropitsch and Watson rounded out the podium in another highly competitive field.
Season Standings After Round 1
With Round 1 complete, the championship standings reflect the points earned in Gliwice, with Bolt leading the charge in the Prestige class and Walczak heading up the Youth ranks. The series now shifts to the next rounds as riders aim to build momentum early in the seven-event season.