Titles Earned the Hard Way as 2025 EnduroGP Season Wraps Up
By Team TMX on 22nd Oct 25
Following the EnduroGP of Wales, the 2025 FIM Paulo Duarte EnduroGP World Championship wrapped up with final rounds in Portugal, Italy, and Germany – where champions were crowned across all classes.
True to form, the series proved itself a brutal test of rider and machine, with drama and determination defining the season’s closing stretch. Several riders who looked unbeatable earlier in the year found themselves undone by injury, errors, or sheer bad luck.
At the sharp end, there was no stopping Josep Garcia (Red Bull KTM) from retaining both his EnduroGP and Enduro1 world titles. The Spaniard sealed the E1 crown at the Italian round despite nursing an elbow injury, before officially confirming his second EnduroGP title on the final day in Germany.
“To win back-to-back EnduroGP titles is a dream come true,” said Garcia. “It’s been an incredible year, with highs and lows, but winning both classes means everything to me.”
In Enduro2, TM’s Zach Pichon entered the finale with a narrow lead, but it was Andrea Verona (GASGAS) who stole the show. Pichon’s struggles in Germany allowed the Italian to dominate both days and clinch his eighth world title.
“It’s been a long, hard season,” said Verona. “But with this result, it’s all worth it. I’m so happy to defend my Enduro2 crown.”
Enduro3 was an all-Sherco affair as the French manufacturer locked out the podium. Hamish MacDonald sealed his first senior world title on day one in Germany, finishing ahead of teammates Antoine Magain and Julien Roussaly.
“From winning in Youth and Junior to this – it’s unbelievable,” said the Kiwi. “We worked hard for it, and it’s finally paid off.”
The Junior battle went down to the wire. Kevin Cristino (Fantic) had carried a 15-point lead into Germany, but a day-one technical issue flipped the script, handing Axel Semb (Fantic) the advantage. A final-day win wasn’t enough for Cristino, as Semb’s second place secured him both the Junior and Junior2 crowns.
Beta’s Leo Joyon took double wins in Germany to secure the Junior1 title, while Romain Dagna (KTM) claimed Youth honours after fending off a spirited charge from Italy’s Pietro Scardina.
In the Women’s Championship, Rieju’s Rachel Gutish made history by becoming the first-ever American Enduro World Champion, narrowly beating British teammate Rosie Rowett to the title.
“It’s hard to put into words what this means,” said Gutish. “It’s been a lot of work to get here – I’m speechless but so happy.”
The Junior Women’s title came down to a tiebreak, with Lorna Lafont (Sherco) taking victory over Libby Tett (TM) after winning both German rounds.
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