The EnduroGP World Championship delivered another intense chapter in Oliana, Spain, as Josep Garcia powered to a commanding overall victory on home soil.
With brutal terrain and relentless test sections, the Spanish round pushed the world’s best to their limits, and once again, the margins at the top were incredibly tight.
Garcia Controls the Pace on Home Ground
Riding for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Garcia set the benchmark early and maintained his advantage throughout the day, finishing with a total time of 1:03:50.36.
Behind him, Hamish Macdonald delivered an impressive ride to secure second overall, just 44 seconds adrift, while Andrea Verona completed the podium in third after a consistent performance across all tests.
French rider Zachary Pichon narrowly missed out on a podium finish in fourth, highlighting just how competitive the E2 class remains this season.
EnduroGP Spain – Overall Results
| Position | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josep Garcia | 1:03:50.36 |
| 2 | Hamish Macdonald | +44.75 |
| 3 | Andrea Verona | +46.30 |
| 4 | Zachary Pichon | +50.45 |
| 5 | Samuele Bernardini | +55.92 |
| 6 | Axel Semb | +1:01.30 |
| 7 | Brad Freeman | +1:01.77 |
| 8 | Antoine Magain | +1:05.29 |
| 9 | Julien Roussaly | +1:13.01 |
| 10 | Max Ahlin | +1:14.19 |
Freeman Leads British Charge
For British fans, Brad Freeman once again proved his class, finishing seventh overall and securing victory in the E3 category.
Freeman showed flashes of outright pace, including some of the fastest test times of the day, but a costly time loss in later stages prevented a podium challenge.
Still, his performance keeps him firmly in the championship fight as the season continues to build momentum.
Championship Battle Intensifies
The result in Spain adds another twist to what is already shaping up to be one of the closest EnduroGP seasons in recent years.
If you missed the previous rounds in Italy, you can catch up here:
Those results, combined with Garcia’s dominance in Spain, are beginning to define the early championship standings, but with multiple riders capable of winning, nothing is settled yet.
What This Means Going Forward
Garcia’s victory on home soil sends a clear message to the rest of the field: he is the rider to beat in 2026.
However, with riders like Verona, Freeman, and Pichon all within striking distance, the championship remains wide open heading into the next rounds.
If Spain proved anything, it’s that consistency, not just outright speed, will be the key to lifting the EnduroGP crown this season.