The final round of the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship delivered an action-packed finale in Douai, France, where Britain’s Mitchell Brightmore produced the ride of his career to claim his first-ever overall victory in the Prestige class.
With the championship already secured by Billy Bolt in Newcastle the previous round, the focus in France shifted to the intense fight for the remaining podium places in the championship. The battle between Jonny Walker and the Brightmore brothers provided thrilling racing all evening inside the packed Gayant Expo arena.
Across the night’s three Prestige races, Brightmore combined speed and consistency to take the overall win, while Walker secured second place on the night and locked in second in the championship standings. Electric machine rider Eddie Karlsson completed the podium with another impressive performance for Stark.
Prestige Class – Overall Results
The final round saw intense racing across the three finals, with multiple lead changes and aggressive battles through the technical rock gardens and log sections. Brightmore’s strong finishes across all three races secured the biggest win of his SuperEnduro career.
| Position | Rider | Team / Bike | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Brightmore | GASGAS | Overall Winner |
| 2 | Jonny Walker | Triumph Racing | Runner-Up |
| 3 | Eddie Karlsson | Stark Future | Podium |
| 4 | Ashton Brightmore | GASGAS | Top Five |
| 5 | Toby Martyn | Stark Future | Top Five |
Prestige Race Highlights
The racing in Douai was some of the most aggressive of the entire 2026 season. With the championship already decided, riders pushed harder than ever through the tight and demanding SuperEnduro layout.
Brightmore showed impressive pace from the opening race, fighting at the front and staying consistent across the night’s three finals. His control through the rock section and technical log obstacles proved decisive as he held off challenges from Walker and Karlsson.
Jonny Walker rode a calculated race throughout the evening, ensuring valuable points and securing second place overall in the championship standings, while Karlsson’s performance helped underline the growing competitiveness of the electric Stark machine.
“Taking my first overall win is an amazing feeling. The racing was intense tonight and the track was really technical, but everything just came together for me,” said Mitchell Brightmore after the race.
“It was a tough night with some close battles, but finishing the championship second overall is a great result for the whole team,” added Jonny Walker.
Junior World Cup – Top Results
The Junior class once again delivered some of the most exciting racing of the night, with young riders pushing hard on the demanding Douai track. Britain’s Fraiser Lampkin impressed with a standout performance to secure the overall victory.
| Position | Rider | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fraiser Lampkin | GBR | Junior Winner |
| 2 | Nico Piazza | ITA | Podium |
| 3 | Eneko Martinez | ESP | Podium |
Youth World Cup – Top Results
The Youth category also produced strong racing in the season finale, with Britain’s Connor Watson delivering an impressive ride to take the overall win.
| Position | Rider | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Watson | GBR | Youth Winner |
| 2 | Wojtek Walczak | POL | Podium |
| 3 | Luca Kropitsch | AUT | Podium |
Night’s Narrative — What Happened in Douai
The Douai finale wrapped up a thrilling 2026 SuperEnduro season with dramatic racing across all classes. While Billy Bolt had already secured the championship one week earlier in Newcastle, the final round still delivered plenty of action with riders fighting for prestige, podiums and championship positions.
Mitchell Brightmore’s breakthrough victory marked a major milestone in his career and confirmed the growing strength of the British contingent in SuperEnduro. Walker’s runner-up finish ensured a strong end to the season, while Eddie Karlsson’s podium capped an impressive year for Stark Future’s electric machine.
With the championship concluded and several young riders emerging through the ranks, the 2026 season finale in Douai highlighted just how competitive the SuperEnduro World Championship has become heading into 2027.