2025 EnduroGP Italy: Round 6 Preview — Titles could tumble in Darfo Boario Terme
The 2025 FIM Paulo Duarte EnduroGP World Championship heads to the penultimate round of the season in Italy this weekend and Darfo Boario Terme where the first titles could tumble.
With only two rounds remaining, the 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM Enduro World Championship arrives in Italy with all eyes on the championship positions — this weekend could be the first chance for riders to claim crowns if the cards stack in their favour.
Darfo Boario Terme, in the heart of Lombardy, comes hot on the heels of the 2025 ISDE Italy just a few weeks ago in nearby Bergamo which is only 50 kilometres away.
The event kicks off on Friday afternoon with the traditional Super Test, held in the centre of Darfo Boario Terme, and will be broadcast live (watch it here on Enduro21, we’ll post it on on the site during Friday).
As for the course, the Polisport GP of Italy features a 40-kilometre loop with 16 tests scheduled: four per lap. Riders in the EnduroGP, Junior, and Youth categories will complete four laps, while those in the Open category will do one less.
EnduroGP: Three riders, two rounds, one title on the line
After splitting wins in Vila de Rei, Portugal two weeks ago, Andrea Verona is keeping Josep garcia honest in the title, while Zach Pichon remains consistant with his podium finishes.
With just two Grand Prix rounds remaining, the battle for the 2025 EnduroGP World Championship crown has come down to these three but the odds are stacked in Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep García who holds a 29-point lead over Verona. Nothing but wins will do for Verona on home soil as he looks to close the gap.
Don’t count out Pichon (TM Moto) who sits just two points behind Verona in the standings and the maths of the results this weekend could swing the pendulum.
EnduroGP World Championship standings (after 5 of 7 rounds)
- Josep García (KTM), 186 points
- Andrea Verona (GASGAS), 157 p.
- Zach Pichon (TM Moto), 155 p.
- Hamish Macdonald (Sherco), 116 p.
- Mikael Persson (Triumph), 96 p.
- Antoine Magain (Sherco), 87 p.
- Samuele Bernardini (Honda), 79 p.
- Morgan Lesiardo (Triumph), 57 p.
- Albin Norrbin (Fantic), 55 p.
- Nathan Watson (Beta), 50 p.
Josep García one step away from the E1 title
Josep García could wrap up the Enduro1 title this weekend. The KTM rider arrives in Italy with a commanding 48-point lead over Mikael Persson, and with only two GPs remaining.
The Triumph Racing rider from Sweden, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the shortened final lap in Portugal II, is in a fight for second place with Samuele Bernardini (Honda), who showed solid form during the ISDE and will be looking to shine on home soil. Don’t count out Morgan Lesiardo either — fourth in the standings and eager to break into the final podium spots, he was also fast at the ISDE.
Pichon vs Verona: The E2 battle
The E2 category is intense between Zach Pichon and Andrea Verona. TM Moto’s French rider heads into the Italian GP with a narrow 4-point lead over the GASGAS pilot — this could all come down to the very last special test of the year in Germany.
Italy: the penultimate hurdle for Macdonald in E3
The situation in E3 is quite different. Hamish Macdonald has been nearly flawless this season, racking up nine wins from 10 days racing for dominance in the big-bore 2T class.
The Kiwi arrives in Italy with a 24-point lead (half of Garcias lead in E1 note) showing his Sherco teammate Antoine Magain has at least been consistant also, but has so far been unable to break the Macdonald domination. Hammy Mac could seal the deal for the E3 World Championship this weekend if Magain has a poor result.
Cristino, Semb & Joyon: Three-way fight for Junior glory
The battle for the Junior World Championship is red hot. After the last GP in Portugal, Kevin Cristino made a statement by snatching the championship lead from Axel Semb, who had dominated the category for most of the season. Now, with just 2 points separating the Italian and the Swede, the fight is entering its most intense phase.
The GP of Italy promises another epic showdown — this time with three names in the mix: Cristino, Semb, and Léo Joyon (Beta), who sits third overall, just 12 points off the lead. With two rounds to go, it’s all still up for grabs in one of the most exciting categories of the EnduroGP season.
Enduro Junior standings (after 5 of 7 rounds):
- Kevin Cristino (Fantic), 164 points
- Axel Semb (Fantic), 162 p.
- Leo Joyon (Beta), 152 p.
- Thibault Giaudon (Sherco), 130 p.
- Manuel Verzeroli (TM Moto), 105 p.
Dagna holds the lead in Youth – but nothing’s decided yet
In the always unpredictable Youth category, French rider Romain Dagna (KTM) heads to Italy with a 31-point advantage over Italian rivals Alberto Elgari (TM Moto) and Pietro Scardina (Fantic). It’s a solid gap, partially due to Elgari’s disqualification on Day 1 in Portugal for switching bikes — a move not allowed under the rules.
Still, with everything we’ve seen this season in the 125 class, anything can happen. These three young guns have been trading wins all year, and no one can afford to relax. In a category where even the smallest mistake comes at a high price, the title fight is still wide open.
Enduro Youth standings (after 5 of 7 rounds):
- Romain Dagna (KTM), 179 points
- Alberto Elgari (TM Moto), 148 p.
- Pietro Scradina (Fantic), 148 p.
- Gabin Allemand (GASGAS), 116 p.
- Jose Ramdohr Rozas (Fantic), 100 p.
In the Open World Cup, France’s Yann Dupic leads the standings with 143 points, followed by British rider Gethin Humphreys with 115, and Brazil’s Patrik Capila, winner of the last day in Portugal, in third with 109 points.
Entry list for the 2025 EnduroGP of Italy:
With 140 riders entered for this sixth round of the championship, the starting grid is stacked with talent. A total of 35 riders will compete in the main EnduroGP categories (E1, E2, and E3), 30 in the Junior classes (EJ1 and EJ2), 31 in Youth, and 44 in the Open categories (Senior, 2T, and 4T).
On this occasion, there will be no Women’s class, as the final and deciding round for the Women’s World Championship will take place in Zschopau, Germany, from October 17 to 19.
Credit photos: Future7Media | Andrea Belluschi & Nicki Martínez
