Day 2 of the 2026 EnduroGP World Championship in Custonaci, Italy delivered another intense day of racing, with Brad Freeman taking a hard-fought overall victory.
After finishing on the podium on Day 1, Freeman returned with strong pace across all tests to secure the win, holding off a highly competitive field in dry, technical Sicilian conditions.
With tight margins once again separating the top riders, the Italian GP continued to highlight the depth and intensity of the 2026 championship.
Freeman Leads the Way
Freeman put together a consistent performance throughout the day, posting strong times across the Enduro, Cross, and Extreme tests to finish with a total time of 56:22.02.
His ability to minimise mistakes and maintain pace across all tests proved decisive, as he held off late challenges from his closest rivals.
The result marks an important victory early in the season and positions Freeman as a serious contender in the overall championship standings.
EnduroGP Day 2 Results , Italy
| Position | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Freeman | 56:22.02 |
| 2 | Andrea Verona | 56:26.94 |
| 3 | Josep Garcia | 56:31.34 |
| 4 | Steve Holcombe | 56:33.68 |
| 5 | Hamish Macdonald | 56:34.01 |
| 6 | Morgan Lesiardo | 56:45.17 |
| 7 | Nathan Watson | 56:57.66 |
| 8 | Kevin Cristino | 57:00.16 |
| 9 | Simone Boano | 57:00.27 |
| 10 | Albin Norrbin | 57:06.74 |
Close Battle for the Podium
Behind Freeman, Andrea Verona delivered another strong ride to finish second, just under five seconds off the lead, while Josep Garcia backed up his Day 1 victory with a third-place finish.
Steve Holcombe narrowly missed out on the podium in fourth, with Hamish Macdonald completing the top five in a tightly contested battle separated by just seconds.
The consistency of Verona and Garcia across both days ensures they remain key figures in the championship fight moving forward.
Championship Taking Shape
With two days of racing complete in Italy, the 2026 EnduroGP championship is already showing signs of becoming one of the most competitive in recent years.
Freeman’s Day 2 victory, combined with Garcia’s win on Day 1, means multiple riders leave Italy with strong momentum and valuable early points.
The small time gaps across both days underline just how little margin for error exists, with every test and every second proving critical.
Italy Delivers Classic EnduroGP Action
The Custonaci round has provided a perfect start to the 2026 season, with challenging terrain, changing conditions, and world-class competition producing two days of thrilling racing.
As the championship moves on, the performances in Italy suggest that the battle for the title will remain wide open, with several riders capable of taking wins throughout the season.
If Day 1 and Day 2 are any indication, fans can expect an exciting year of EnduroGP action ahead.