Spain once again demonstrated its dominance in indoor trials by winning the 2026 FIM X-Trial of Nations in front of a passionate home crowd in Seville. The Spanish pairing of Toni Bou and Gabriel Marcelli delivered a superb performance to secure victory for their nation and add another chapter to Spain’s incredible record in the team competition.
Held at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes San Pablo, the annual X-Trial of Nations event sees riders compete in pairs representing their countries across a series of demanding indoor sections. Precision, balance and team strategy are key, with riders alternating through the obstacles while attempting to minimise penalties.
With many of the world’s top indoor riders taking part, the night provided thrilling action as teams battled through the qualification rounds before the top nations advanced to the final.
The Story of the Night
From the opening sections it quickly became clear that the Spanish team would be extremely difficult to beat. Toni Bou, already the most decorated rider in trials history, looked completely in control as he navigated the technical obstacles with minimal errors. His teammate Gabriel Marcelli matched the pace, giving Spain a strong advantage throughout the evening.
Team France, backed by the home-European crowd support, pushed hard with a determined performance from their riders. Meanwhile Great Britain delivered consistent rides to stay firmly in the battle for the podium positions.
As the final sections approached, Spain’s experience and composure proved decisive. Bou delivered several clean rides while Marcelli kept penalties to a minimum, ensuring Spain secured the victory ahead of their closest challengers.
“It’s always special to win for your country,” said Toni Bou after the event. “Riding with Gabriel and winning in front of such a great crowd makes this victory very important for us.”
2026 FIM X-Trial of Nations – Final Results
| Position | Nation | Riders |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Toni Bou / Gabriel Marcelli |
| 2 | Great Britain | Harry Hemmingway / Jack Peace |
| 3 | Italy | Matteo Grattarola / Francesco Iolitta |
| 4 | France | Benoit Bincaz / Hugo Dufrese |
| 5 | United States | Alex Myers / Daniel Blanc-Gonnet |
A Night of World-Class Indoor Trials
The Seville event once again highlighted the incredible level of modern indoor trials riding. Massive concrete blocks, towering cable reels and technical wooden obstacles pushed riders to their limits, requiring perfect throttle control and balance.
For Spain, the victory further cements their status as the dominant nation in X-Trial competition. With Toni Bou continuing to lead the sport and riders like Gabriel Marcelli emerging as strong challengers, Spain’s future in the discipline looks as strong as ever.
The X-Trial of Nations also provided fans with a rare opportunity to see national teams compete rather than the traditional individual championship format, making it one of the most exciting and unique events on the trials calendar.