The highly competitive Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship sets its sights on round three this weekend in Bacau, Romania. Making a long overdue return to Romania, this will be the first time in 11 years that the world championship has visited the region.
The opening two rounds of the season in Portugal ended with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia tied at the top of the EnduroGP standings thanks to two race wins each. With three wins from four starts, Fantic Racing Team’s Axel Semb leads the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship, while Manuel Verzeroli (KTM) is out front in the Enduro Youth category.
EnduroGP Returns To Romania For First Time In 11 Years
Heading east to Bacau in Romania, the 2024 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship readies itself for round three this weekend. Following an incredibly exciting start to the season at rounds one and two in Portugal, Romania will provide a new experience for most competitors. Now 11 years since the championship last visited the country, only a few of EnduroGP’s veteran riders will have raced in Romania.
No Room For Error In EnduroGP
At the head of the EnduroGP classification, Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe holds the leader’s red plate. However, the nine-time world champion is tied on points with Josep Garcia. With neither rider wanting to share the championship lead, you can be certain both will fight hard in Bacau to break clear.
Exciting Battles Set To Continue In Enduro Junior
Always exciting, the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship is enjoying a five-rider battle for the podium. Fantic Racing Team’s Axel Semb leads the way, but behind him things are super close. Teammate Kevin Cristino is second overall to give Fantic a 1-2 after round two. Three points behind Cristino is Max Ahlin (KTM) in third, while Manolo Morettini (Honda) is two points adrift in fourth. Antoine Alix (Beta) completes the top five and is within reach of a top three placing.
After a pretty crazy round one, which saw five riders tie for the Enduro Youth championship lead, Italy’s Manuel Verzeroli (KTM) fought off his rivals at round two to emerge as the clear leader. Verzeroli won both days at the GP of Portugal II, and with his confidence high will look to do so again in Romania. Alberto Elgari (TM Racing) is second, with Romain Dagna (Sherco) third.
The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship continues with round three in Bacau, Romania on May 10-12.
