Fantic Motor scores multiple podiums at EnduroGP of Italy; Pasquato leads Youth class
Fantic Motor riders achieved strong results at the EnduroGP of Italy in Custonaci, with Théo Espinasse claiming two E3 podiums and Riccardo Pasquato winning the Youth class to take the championship lead.
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What Happened
The 2026 EnduroGP season began with the Italian round in Custonaci, Sicily. Fantic Motor's Théo Espinasse finished second and third in the E3 class aboard the XE 300, while Riccardo Pasquato won the Youth class on Sunday to take the championship lead. Thibault Giraudon also placed second in Junior 2 on Sunday.
Espinasse sets fastest time in E3 class prologue
Espinasse finishes second in E3; Pasquato second in Youth
Espinasse third in E3; Pasquato wins Youth and takes lead; Giraudon second in Junior 2
“First win, and the championship lead – it couldn’t have gone any better! I pushed in every special test to achieve the best possible result: on Saturday we came close to the win, and on Sunday we made it happen. I am very happy and I would like to thank Fantic and the whole team for the great work. The speed is there, the feeling is good – now we aim to keep this momentum going!”
Why this matters
These results demonstrate Fantic's competitiveness in the EnduroGP World Championship, showcasing the performance of its XE models and strengthening the brand's presence in off-road racing.
Terms in This Story
- EnduroGP
- The premier world championship for enduro motorcycle racing, a form of off-road competition.
- E3 class
- A category in enduro racing for motorcycles with engines over 250cc two-stroke or 450cc four-stroke.
- Prologue
- An initial qualifying session held before the main race to determine starting order.
- Special test
- A timed section of the racecourse where riders compete against the clock individually.
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