Billy Bolt wins SuperEnduro season opener in Poland

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt opened his 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship campaign in dominant fashion with an overall victory at round one in Gliwice, Poland. The defending champion delivered a 1-2-1 scorecard to secure 60 points on the night and leave the opening round at the top of the championship standings.

Starting the evening on a high, Billy set the fastest lap of the day in the SuperPole to claim three valuable points and ensure priority gate pick for race one. Carrying that momentum into the opening final, he took the holeshot and immediately began to control the race from the front. Riding with precision and confidence, Bolt steadily extended his lead, lapped several riders, and crossed the finish line with a four-second margin to claim his first race win of the season.

Race two saw the British rider start from the second row under the reverse-grid format. Quickly working his way through the pack, Bolt placed himself into a close three-way battle for the lead by the end of the opening lap. Applying constant pressure to the rider ahead, a small mistake momentarily halted his progress, but Billy responded with a determined charge to recover and secure a strong second-place finish on his FE 350.

Returning to the front row for race three, Bolt once again executed a perfect start to grab the holeshot and immediately open up a commanding lead. Settling into a smooth and controlled rhythm at the front, he managed the race expertly to take a comfortable victory by over five seconds, bringing a successful night to a close in Poland.

With his 1-2-1 results, Bolt claimed the overall victory at round one, continuing his perfect overall winning streak that stretches back through the 2023, 2024, and 2025 SuperEnduro seasons. The result also sees him take an early lead in the championship standings, holding a 12-point advantage after the opening round of the seven-round series.

The 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continues with round two in Riesa, Germany, on January 3.

Billy Bolt: “Round one here in Poland is done and it’s been a really solid start to the season. The track was challenging and the dirt made it tricky to push at times, with a lot of lines leaving you open to attack, but overall things came together well. I managed the races smartly and felt strong across the night. I had a big moment in race two, but I was able to recover and limit the damage, which was important. To come away with the overall win is something I’m very happy with. See you in Riesa!”

Results – 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship – Round 1, Poland

Prestige Overall
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 60 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 48 pts
3. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 41 pts
4. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 38 pts
5. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) 31 pts
6. Josep Garcia (KTM) 28 pts
8. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 25 pts

Prestige Race 1
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 9 laps, 6:52.064
2. Mitchell Brightmore (GASGAS) 9 laps, 6:56.264
3. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) 9 laps, 7:06.752
6. Josep Garcia (KTM) 9 laps, 7:17.004
7. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 9 laps, 7:18.690

Prestige Race 2
1. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 9 laps, 7:05.004
2. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 9 laps, 7:13.993
3. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) 9 laps, 7:20.501
8. Josep Garcia (KTM) 9 laps, 7:42.341
11. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 8 laps, 7:08.474

Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 9 laps, 6:59.233
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 9 laps, 7:05.612
3. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 9 laps, 7:13.362
5. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 9 laps, 7:26.367
6. Josep Garcia (KTM) 9 laps, 7:30.434

Championship Standings (After Round 1)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 60 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 48 pts
3. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 41 pts
4. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 38 pts
5. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) 31 pts
6. Josep Garcia (KTM) 28 pts
8. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 25 pts