PERFECT WEEKEND FOR RED BULL KTM AT ENDUROGP OF FINLAND

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing dominated the third round of the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Finland, with Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona securing a clean sweep of the top two positions in the EnduroGP category across both days. Garcia and Verona also clinched victories in their respective classes, Enduro1 and Enduro2, further consolidating their positions at the top of the championship standings. After three rounds, Garcia leads the overall EnduroGP championship, followed closely by Verona, who remains a strong contender in the title race. Saturday’s racing saw Garcia make an impressive start, leading the opening lap and maintaining a tight rivalry with Verona throughout the day. Despite narrowly finishing second overall by less than a second, Garcia dominated the Enduro1 category with a significant margin. On Sunday, the Spaniard bounced back to take the overall win, holding off Verona in a closely fought contest that ended with just a 1.3-second gap. Garcia’s consistency was evident as he maintained an unbeaten record in Enduro1, winning all six class races so far this season. Verona enjoyed a breakthrough performance on Saturday, securing his first overall EnduroGP victory of the year after a strong finish and a decisive win in the final test. He continued to challenge Garcia on Sunday, winning multiple tests and mounting a late surge, though ultimately finishing just behind his teammate. Verona’s double class victories in Finland have extended his lead in the Enduro2 standings, highlighting his growing momentum as the season progresses. Both riders expressed satisfaction with their performances and the competitiveness of their KTM machines. Garcia reflected on a challenging weekend that included a crash but praised the bike’s handling and his consistent pace, while Verona emphasised his steady improvement throughout the races and readiness for the upcoming rounds. Their strong showings in Finland set the stage for the next double-header event in Fafe, Portugal, where the championship battle is expected to intensify. With Garcia holding an 11-point lead over Verona in the overall standings and commanding leads in their respective classes, the Red Bull KTM team has established a formidable presence in the 2026 EnduroGP World Championship. The closely matched rivalry between the two riders promises an exciting continuation of the season as they prepare for the Portuguese rounds in June.