Billy Bolt leads Husqvarna Factory Racing into 2026 Hard Enduro season

Husqvarna Factory Racing is all set to take on the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro season with Billy Bolt leading the charge. Entering his ninth season with the team, the seven-time world champion will contest the Hard Enduro World Championship while also lining up at two of the sport’s most iconic standalone events – Red Bull Erzbergrodeo and Red Bull Romaniacs – as he targets a return to the top of the outdoor standings.

Racing his TE 300, Bolt heads into the 2026 campaign in strong form following another standout winter season that saw him secure his sixth consecutive FIM SuperEnduro World Championship title. A proven force across both indoor and outdoor disciplines, Billy claimed the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship crown in 2021 and finished as runner-up in 2025, delivering a consistent season that included one overall victory and a further five podium finishes. Having shifted his focus back to outdoor racing over the past month, the Brit is fully committed to reclaiming the Hard Enduro title and building on the momentum gained from his dominant SuperEnduro campaign.

The 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship begins with round one at Alestrem in France on April 17-19. In addition to the championship, Billy will also take on Red Bull Erzbergrodeo in Austria from June 4-7 and Red Bull Romaniacs in Romania from July 28 to August 1, looking to claim his first victories in both events.

Billy Bolt: “I’m really excited to heading into the Hard Enduro season. It’s been a few years since I’ve entered an outdoor season fully healthy and prepared, so it’s nice to be starting on the right foot. It’s been a busy off-season off the bike with becoming a father, but I’m very happy with how much time I’ve had on the bike and feeling good to go this weekend!”

Fabio Farioli – Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager: “We’re really looking forward to getting the Hard Enduro season underway with Billy. He’s coming in with a lot of confidence after another strong SuperEnduro campaign, and we’ve already seen how focused he is on the outdoor side again. Last year was solid with some great results, but we all know he’s aiming for more this time. The team has been working well together, the feeling with the bike is good, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve this season.”