Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona continued their impressive 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaigns at round four in Fafe, Portugal. Garcia delivered another standout weekend aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F with victory on Saturday and a runner-up finish on Sunday, while Verona remained consistently at the front on his KTM 450 EXC-F, securing an overall podium and pair of Enduro2 class runner-up results.
Friday evening’s Super Test took place in front of a huge crowd in Fafe, with times incredibly close throughout the field. Garcia once again demonstrated his speed to claim the fastest time and take victory in the Super Test, while Verona placed sixth overall, just seconds shy of the top positions in the tightly contested event.
Garcia carried that momentum into Saturday’s racing, making a strong start and quickly moving into the overall lead. The reigning EnduroGP champion maintained control throughout the day, winning three tests and never finishing outside the top three in the remaining six. His consistency paid off as he secured victory by 13 seconds overall, while also dominating the Enduro1 class by one minute and 45 seconds.
Sunday proved to be another strong day for the Spaniard. After ending lap one in second, just three seconds from the lead, Garcia steadily chipped away at the deficit as conditions evolved throughout the day. Finding his rhythm in the latter stages of the race, Josep ultimately secured second overall while comfortably extending his unbeaten Enduro1 run to eight victories from eight race days in 2026.
Verona delivered another consistent performance on Saturday. After recording top-four times throughout the opening laps, the Italian remained firmly in podium contention all day. Despite a few mistakes on the final lap costing valuable time, he secured third overall and second in Enduro2, with some of his strongest performances coming in the Cross Test.
Sunday saw Verona once again in the fight for the podium. Running third overall after lap one and maintaining that position through lap two, the Italian continued to push as the course became increasingly rough and demanding. A mistake in the final test ultimately dropped him to fifth overall, less than one second shy of fourth place. Nevertheless, Verona secured another runner-up finish in Enduro2, extending his remarkable streak to eight class podiums from eight race days this season.
Following four rounds, Garcia maintains his EnduroGP championship lead with a 22-point advantage, while his perfect Enduro1 scorecard in 2026 sees him hold a commanding 37-point lead in class. Verona remains second overall in the EnduroGP championship standings, while continuing to control the Enduro2 title race with a 13-point advantage thanks to his five class victories so far this season.
The 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship remains in Fafe next weekend for the GP of Portugal II, taking place from June 19-21.
Josep Garcia: “It’s been another really positive weekend for us here in Portugal. Yesterday we took the overall win and another victory in Enduro1, and today we were fighting for the win right until the final test. Of course, finishing second after such a close battle hurts a little bit, but I felt like I rode well and Zach [Pichon] was also really strong today. The positive thing is that I’m always there fighting for victory, and these are important points for the championship. The rain changed the conditions this morning and made the tests quite different. The first lap was actually really nice with more grip and less dust, although the Extreme Test was tricky with all the rocks. Overall, it’s been a strong weekend and I’m looking forward to racing here again next weekend.”
Andrea Verona: “I have had a solid weekend overall. Yesterday we finished third overall and second in Enduro2, and today we were fighting for the podium again until the final test. I had some really good tests, but in others I struggled to find the feeling and confidence I wanted, especially in the faster sections. Now we need to understand where we can improve and come back stronger. The rain overnight helped the first lap on Sunday by settling the dust and giving us a bit more grip, and the cooler temperatures made conditions nicer to ride in. We had a close fight all day, but in the end I came up a little short. There are still a lot of positives to take from this weekend and we’ll be ready to push again next week.”
Provisional Results – EnduroGP of Portugal I, Day 1
EnduroGP – Day 1
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:01:56.78
2. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM MOTO, 1:02:10.42 +13.64
3. Andrea Verona (ITA), KTM, 1:02:41.96 +45.18
4. Hamish Macdonald (NZL), Sherco, 1:02:56.59 +59.81
5. Theo Espinasse (FRA), Fantic, 1:03:24.67 +1:27.89
Enduro1 – Day 1
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:01:56.78
2. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA), Triumph, 1:03:41.66 +1:44.88
3. Jeremy Sydow (GER), Triumph, 1:04:10.05 +2:13.27
4. Antoine Magain (BEL), Sherco, 1:04:43.59 +2:46.81
5. Roni Kytonen (FIN), Husqvarna, 1:05:58.11 +4:01.33
Enduro2 – Day 1
1. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM MOTO, 1:02:10.42
2. Andrea Verona (ITA), KTM, 1:02:41.96 +31.54
3. Hamish Macdonald (NZL), Sherco, 1:02:56.59 +46.17
4. Max Ahlin (SWE), Honda, 1:03:46.14 +1:35.72
5. Nathan Watson (GBR), Beta, 1:04:40.79 +2:30.37
Provisional Results – EnduroGP of Portugal I, Day 2
EnduroGP – Day 2
1. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM MOTO, 1:01:14.61
2. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:01:24.76 +10.15
3. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Sherco, 1:01:57.24 +42.63
4. Brad Freeman (GBR), Beta, 1:02:04.18 +49.57
5. Andrea Verona (ITA), KTM, 1:02:05.17 +50.56
Enduro1 – Day 2
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:01:24.76
2. Jeremy Sydow (GER), Triumph, 1:02:25.94 +1:01.18
3. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA), Triumph, 1:02:53.31 +1:28.55
4. Antoine Magain (BEL), Sherco, 1:03:48.32 +2:23.56
5. Axel Semb (SWE), Husqvarna, 1:04:25.87 +3:01.11
Enduro2 – Day 2
1. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM MOTO, 1:01:14.61
2. Andrea Verona (ITA), KTM, 1:02:05.17 +50.56
3. Hamish Macdonald (NZL), Sherco, 1:02:25.01 +1:10.40
4. Max Ahlin (SWE), Honda, 1:02:47.29 +1:32.68
5. Nathan Watson (GBR), Beta, 1:03:30.31 +2:15.70
Championship Standings (After round 4)
EnduroGP
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 149 pts
2. Andrea Verona (ITA), KTM, 127 pts
3. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM MOTO, 108 pts
Enduro1
1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 160 pts
2. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA), Triumph, 123 pts
3. Antoine Magain (BEL), Sherco, 114 pts
Enduro2
1. Andrea Verona (ITA), KTM, 151 pts
2. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM MOTO, 138 pts
3. Hamish Macdonald (NZL), Sherco, 117 pts