Espinasse secures E3 victory for Fantic in Portugal
Théo Espinasse clinched the first E3 class win for Fantic's new fuel-injected XE 300 at the EnduroGP of Portugal.
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What Happened
At the EnduroGP of Portugal, Théo Espinasse won the E3 class on Saturday aboard the fuel-injected Fantic XE 300, marking the model's first GP victory. Teammates Thibault Giraudon (Junior class) and Valentin Mersin (Youth class) also claimed podium finishes. On Sunday, Espinasse placed fifth after a crash, while Giraudon repeated his podium performance.
“Saturday’s victory was special. I fought all day long to achieve the best result possible, and it was fantastic to celebrate this success with the whole team. They deserve it for all their hard work. Sunday was slightly more complicated after a crash in the Extreme Test that cost me a chance at another podium, but it was still a very positive weekend. Now it's time for a bit of rest before we go a”
“It was a positive weekend. I was very happy with my Saturday. It felt good to take the win in Junior 2 and finish third in the Junior class. On Sunday, I struggled a bit in the early stages, but I managed to fight my way back and end the day with a solid third place in J2 and fourth in the Junior class.”
Why this matters
This win marks Fantic's first E3 victory and validates their fuel-injected engine technology, boosting their standing in the championship.
Terms in This Story
- E3
- A class in the EnduroGP championship for four-stroke enduro motorcycles with engine displacement between 250cc and 450cc.
- EnduroGP
- The premier international enduro racing series organized by the FIM.
- Junior class
- A category within EnduroGP for riders aged 18 to 21.
- Youth class
- A category within EnduroGP for younger riders aged 16 to 18.
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