Billy Bolt crowned 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Champion on home soil

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has clinched the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship title on home soil in Newcastle, United Kingdom, securing his sixth consecutive indoor world crown with one round to spare. Competing aboard his FE 350 in front of a packed and passionate home crowd, Bolt delivered another outstanding performance at round six of the series, winning SuperPole and two of the three finals to wrap up the championship in style.

On a technical yet flowing track, Bolt wasted no time asserting himself. A faultless SuperPole lap earned him three valuable championship points and ignited the atmosphere inside the arena. In race one, he slotted into second on the opening lap before swiftly taking control at the front. Energised by the home support and with the title within reach, Billy built a commanding advantage, lapping riders early on and settling into a smooth rhythm to take a convincing victory that moved him to the brink of championship glory.

Race two began from the second row under the reverse-grid format, but Bolt quickly carved his way through the pack and was up to second place by lap two. With the championship on the line, he relentlessly closed down on the leader and made a decisive pass with just one minute remaining. A fierce bar-to-bar exchange followed, and despite briefly regaining the lead, small mistakes in the closing stages meant he crossed the line in third. Nevertheless, the points secured were enough to crown Billy the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Champion. With the title confirmed, he lined up for race three with confidence, launched well from the gate, and controlled the race from the front to claim his second victory of the evening.

By winning SuperPole and two finals to secure the overall victory in Newcastle, Bolt not only claimed his sixth successive SuperEnduro world title but also maintained his perfect run in 2026, having won every round of the championship so far.

Billy Bolt: “Winning the championship here in Newcastle makes it an extra special night. It’s been a really good evening of racing on a great, technical track that broke down as the action went on. The level was high all night and the guys were riding strongly, Jonny especially kept the pressure on and pushed me hard, which always brings out the best in these battles. I secured the title in race two, but I wasn’t fully satisfied with my performance there because I made a few small mistakes. Even with the championship wrapped up, I wanted to finish the night the right way, so I put the pressure on myself to win the final race and take the overall. To win the championship and the overall here in front of the home crowd is something I’m incredibly proud of. Massive credit to the team for all their hard work this season, and thanks to everyone for the support – number six feels amazing.”

Fabio Farioli – Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager: “It was another fantastic performance from Billy. Once again, he showed how incredible he is when he races, he always gives absolutely everything. In the second race, you could see how much he wanted the win, and maybe that extra push led to a small mistake, but that just shows his fighting spirit. Securing the championship here is the perfect reward for all the hard work this season. Now the focus already shifts towards the next challenge and preparing for the hard enduro season. We’re extremely proud of what he has achieved.”

Results – 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship – Round 6, United Kingdom

Prestige Overall
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 58 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 53 pts
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 51 pts
4. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) 37 pts
5. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 35 pts

Prestige Race 1
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:01.618
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:12.523
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:13.456

Prestige Race 2
1. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:08.958
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:13.222
3. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:18.102

Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:04.170
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:08.348
3. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:10.344

Championship Standings (After Round 6)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 370 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 280 pts
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 267 pts
4. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 232 pts
5. Toby Martyn (Stark) 164 pts
9. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 119 pts
11. Josep Garcia (KTM) 99 pts