Pasquato wins in Spain, retains Youth championship lead
Riccardo Pasquato aboard the Fantic XE 125 won the second round of the EnduroGP World Championship in Spain, keeping his lead in the Youth class.
- 2nd place
- 1st place
- 52 km
What Happened
The 2026 EnduroGP World Championship continued in Oliana, Spain, with a 52 km course featuring three special tests repeated three times daily over the weekend. Fantic Factory Racing Enduro rider Riccardo Pasquato finished second on day 1 and won on day 2, maintaining his lead in the provisional Youth class standings. Théo Espinasse placed fifth and sixth in the E3 class, while Thibault Giraudon's weekend was hampered by a stone damaging his rear sprocket.
Finished second in Youth class
Won the Youth class with fastest time in final test
“I am happy with my weekend here in Spain. I stayed focused and tried to avoid mistakes. That worked out just fine, with a second place and another great win. Our goal was to stay at the front and we managed to keep the lead in the Youth class.”
Why this matters
Pasquato's consistent podium finishes solidify Fantic's position in the Youth class, boosting the team's morale and championship prospects.
Terms in This Story
- EnduroGP
- The premier world championship for enduro motorcycle racing.
- Youth class
- A category for younger riders in the EnduroGP championship.
- E3 class
- A displacement-based class for enduro motorcycles with engines over 300cc.
- SuperTest
- A short, spectator-friendly opening test held on Friday evenings at EnduroGP events.
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