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Day one at the opening round of the 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia claim the overall victory in Fafe, Portugal. Despite returning from injury, the Spaniard put in an impressive performance to take the top step of the podium over TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon, with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe in third.

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After a rain-soaked AKRAPOVIC Super Test on Friday night, which saw a surprise victory from SuperEnduro star Dominik Olszowy (RIEJU), the Portuguese weather improved for the first full day of racing on Saturday in Fafe. Characterised by impressive landscapes marked with huge boulders, the GP of Portugal is always a fan-favourite.

Josep Garcia wins EnduroGP on day one

Making his intentions clear from the off, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia came out swinging on the opening POLISPORT Extreme Test to win by over two seconds. Close behind him was Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe, with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona a further five seconds down.

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The 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship kicks off this weekend with the opening round in Fafe, Portugal, from 4-6 April.

Marking the first of seven rounds on this year’s calendar, the GP of Portugal will set the tone for the season as the world’s best riders go head-to-head in the fight for the top step of the podium.

FIM EnduroGP season set to get underway in Portugal
EnduroGP will take place across seven rounds in 2025
Over 11 factory-supported teams and 136 riders entered
Fafe excited to host EnduroGP season opener once again

Eagerly anticipated, the opening round of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship marks the first major test for 2025. Having opened the season in 2024, the northern Portuguese city of Fafe will once again play host to round one this weekend.

A bumper entry of riders and teams is set to arrive in Fafe from Wednesday in preparation for three days of exciting racing. Friday’s AKRAPOVIC Super Test will be hotly contested as competitors look to gain an early jump on their rivals. Adding to the excitement of Friday, Triumph Motorcycles will be officially welcomed into the EnduroGP paddock with a full unveiling of their all-new TF 250-E and TF 450-E enduro motorcycles.

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