The third round of the 2025/2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship marked another dominant performance by Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt, with the Brit claiming the top step of the podium in Bilbao, Spain.

• Dominant Prestige victory for Billy Bolt in Spain
• Jonny Walker and Mitch Brightmore complete the podium
• Debut Youth Cup victory for Connor Watson

The 2025/2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship delivered an incredible night of racing at round three inside the Bizkaia Arena in Bilbao, Spain. Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt thrilled the stadium with an incredible display of riding to win all three Prestige races. Germany’s Milan Schmüser (Beta) enjoyed a hat trick of victories in the Junior class, while 16-year-old Connor Watson (Sherco) recorded his debut overall win in the Youth Cup category.

Prestige class / photo credit: Sport UP Agency


PRESTIGE – SUPERPOLE

With the top seven riders gathered for SuperPole, it was Bolt who took the fastest time for the third outing this season. The Husqvarna rider executed a perfect lap, becoming the only rider to dip inside the 34-second marker. Triumph Factory Racing Enduro Team’s Jonny Walker proved the closest rider to Bolt, placing just 0.667 seconds behind Bolt in second. Stark Future’s Eddie Karlsson edged out Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia for third, while Raposeira Bubbles Racing Team’s Diogo Vieira completed the top five.

Billy Bolt / photo credit: Sport UP Agency


PRESTIGE FINAL 1

With a short start straight for round three in Bilbao, riders were focused on a fast reaction out of the gate as they lined up for Final 1. Timing it to perfection, Walker claimed the opening Diverse Extreme Team holeshot of the night. But with Bolt on his wheel tracks, there was no time to relax. For the first three minutes, the duo battled it out as Walker fended off every attack from the five-time world champion. However, a crash by Walker as they began lap five gifted Bolt the race lead, and ultimately the race win by 17 seconds. Walker remounted to secure second, but was disappointed by what could have been. Karlsson enjoyed a comfortable ride for third, while X-Grip Racing’s Mitch Brightmore placed fourth. Taking a season-best result, Beta AG Racing’s Alfredo Gomez completed the top five.

Prestige class / photo credit: Sport UP Agency


PRESTIGE FINAL 2

For Prestige Final 2 it was Brightmore who grabbed the all-important Diverse Extreme Team holeshot. The young Brit, who dislocated his shoulder during the morning training, used the clear track to his advantage to control an early race lead. Riding strongly, he led for the first three laps, before Walker and Bolt pushed their way through. Walker held off Bolt for a further three laps before Bolt found away past the Triumph rider with about five laps to go. Bolt rode clear for his second victory of the night, with Walker second. A heroic ride saw Brightmore claim third, with RIEJU Factory Racing’s Dominik Olszowy fourth. A three-way battle for fifth on the final lap resulted in Garcia completing the top five.

 Josep Garcia / photo credit: Sport UP Agency


PRESTIGE FINAL 3

Making it two Diverse Extreme Team holeshots in Spain, Walker was fastest out of the starting gate for Final 3. Once again, he had Bolt on his wheel tracks as the duo quickly separated themselves from the rest of the pack. Walker was determined to keep his rival at bay, and for five laps maintained the race lead despite numerous attacks by Bolt. But with five laps to go, a mistake by Walker in the rock garden was enough to let Bolt through, claiming his third victory of the night over Walker in second. Another incredible ride by Brightmore saw him finish third, with Karlsson and Vieira rounding out the top five ahead of Toby Martyn (Stark Future) in sixth.


PRESTIGE – OVERALL

Three wins, along with claiming the SuperPole, resulted in Bolt earning his third consecutive overall victory of the season. Walker, enjoying his best performance of the season, placed as runner-up. In what proved to be the ride of the night, Brightmore nursed a dislocated shoulder for third. Karlsson scored strongly for fourth overall, while Garcia edged out Gomez on a tiebreaker to complete the top five.

 Podium – Prestige / photo credit: Sport UP Agency

JUNIOR – MILAN SCHMÜSER KEEPS HIS WIN STREAK ALIVE IN BILBAO

As winner of the Junior class in Poland and Germany, Germany’s Milan Schmüser (Beta) arrived in Spain as the rider to beat. In Final 1, Schmüser initially took the race lead and looked to have things his own way. However, multiple mistakes allowed Spain’s Alex Puey (KTM) through. The Spaniard was determined to put on a show for his home fans and controlled the race lead. Finally, with one lap to go, Schmüser found his way back in front and took the win. Puey crossed the finish line in second, with Britain’s Toby Shaw (GASGAS) third.

In Final 2, it was Burts Crayston (KTM) who led the first three laps before Schmüser took control of the race lead and rode clear for a six-second margin of victory. Executing one of his best rides of the season, Spain’s Manuel Gomez (Stark Future) claimed second, while Shaw passed Crayston on the final lap for third.

Disaster struck Schmüser in Final 3, with the German crashing at the start. Remounting last, he set about working his way to the front. Puey led the way, with Shaw challenging him for the race lead, eventually taking it at the midway point of the race. Unfortunately, with one lap to go, Shaw crashed out of the race lead. Now up to second, Schmüser took full advantage and raced on to take the win. Puey overtook Shaw to finish second, with Shaw ending Final 3 in third. As a result, the final event classification saw Schmüser claim the overall victory from Shaw, with Puey placing one point behind in third. Gomez ended his night in fourth, with Germany’s Henry Strauss (KTM) edging out Crayston for fifth.

 Podium – Junior / photo credit: Sport UP Agency

YOUTH – DEBUT OVERALL WIN FOR CONNOR WATSON

Bilbao was a night to remember for Britain’s Connor Watson (Sherco), with the young 16-year-old claiming his debut overall victory in the Youth Cup class. In the opening Final, it was championship leader Wojtek Walczak (KTM) who put himself into an early lead, with Watson in second, while Luca Kropitsch (KTM) – winner of round two – crashed early on. Out front, Walczak continued to clock in clean laps. Extending his advantage to a very comfortable 34 seconds, he secured the opening victory of the night over Watson in second, with Spain’s Eneko Martinez (Beta) third.

For the second and final Youth Cup race of the night, it was Watson who battled his way into the race lead on lap one. Walczak worked his way into second and gave chase after Watson. But mistakes were quick to follow the young Polish rider. Slipping back to third, behind Watson and Martinez, resulted in Watson clinching the overall Youth Cup victory in Spain. A 1-3 scorecard earned Walczak the runner-up result, with Martinez taking third to secure his first podium result of the season on home soil. Making his first appearance in the championship, having just turned 14 years old leading into round three, Germany’s Max Eppelmann (KTM) ended his night fourth overall. Ireland’s Alex Andrews (KTM) enjoyed another strong ride in his debut SuperEnduro season to complete the top five in fifth.

 Podium – Youth / photo credit: Sport UP Agency

The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continues with round four in Budapest, Hungary, on January 31.

Billy Bolt (Husqvarna): “It’s been another good night for me. The track was difficult to master, but my speed and timing were good out there. My main focus was to stay calm and work through any problems. Thankfully, everything was working as it should be and I was able to come away on top. Many thanks to the support here in Bilbao.”

Jonny Walker (Triumph): “The speed was not quite there tonight to beat Billy, so I knew I needed to get good starts and defend my place as best I could. I feel like I had a good fire in me tonight.”

Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS): “I was running on adrenaline tonight with the shoulder injury. In a positive way it forced me to slow down and ride without pressure. That paid off with a podium result.”

Milan Schmüser (Beta): “The racing was hard tonight, but to get three wins here in Bilbao is very special. I made it tough for myself in the last race, but somehow recovered for the victory.”

Connor Watson (Sherco): “I feel like I needed this result to put myself back into the championship fight. Initially I didn’t think the track suited me, but it all worked out. To get my first overall victory feels amazing. I’m so happy!”

ACERBIS Fastest Lap
Prestige: Jonny Walker (Triumph): Race 1, Lap 1 – 37.027 seconds
Junior: Milan Schmüser (Beta): Race 1, Lap 1 – 40.092 seconds
Youth: Connor Watson (Sherco): Race 1, Lap 1 – 46.250 seconds 

24MX Leader Plate
Prestige: Billy Bolt (Husqvarna)
Junior: Milan Schmüser (Beta)
Youth: Wojtek Walczak (KTM)

Full results: https://superenduro.org/2026-results/

24MX Leader Plate – Youth / photo credit: Sport UP Agency


2025/2026 SEASON INFORMATION

All seven rounds will be streamed live worldwide on https://fim-moto.tv/ with full replays available on demand.