4MX Leader Plate – Prestige class / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
The dust has barely settled after the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship stormed into Budapest, Hungary, for Round 5, bringing one of the most challenging and unpredictable tracks of the season. And a cloud of dust. The dry and slippery surface kept riders on edge, leading to dramatic shake-ups across all classes. From Timed Practice surprises with the same best lap time for Mitch Brightmore and Jonny Walker heading into the SuperPole to stunning race wins and a title fight intensifying in multiple categories. The night in Budapest delivered non-stop action for fans worldwide!
A quick summary
Prestige
Despite Billy Bolt (GBR) extending his winning streak with another overall victory, the spotlight belonged to Jonny Walker (GBR), who secured Triumph’s first-ever SuperEnduro race win in Final 2. Walker’s impressive pace and consistency put him in contention for the overall win, but a costly crash in Final 3 handed the advantage back to Bolt, who claimed the top step once again. The Brightmore brothers (GBR), Mitch and Ashton, continued to impress, with Ashton earning his second consecutive podium finish. The final standings saw Bolt in 1st, Walker in 2nd, and Ashton Brightmore in 3rd overall.
Junior – Schmüser unstoppable as race for the World Cup tightens
Milan Schmüser continued his winning streak from Łódź, sweeping all three races and tightening the fight for the Junior World Cup title. Marc Fernandez Serra challenged him in every final, but mistakes cost him the overall victory, leaving him in 2nd place. Roland Liszka gave the home crowd something to cheer for, delivering a strong Final 3 performance to secure 3rd overall. With Schmüser now in serious contention for the title, the battle for the Junior title is heating up.
Youth – Ramón Godino Gómez untouchable again
Ramón Godino Gómez delivered another flawless performance, winning both finals with dominant margins and further cementing himself as the rider to beat in the Youth class. The battle for 2nd and 3rd place was much closer, with Fraiser Lampkin securing 2nd overall (5-2) and Charlie Crossland taking 3rd (4-4). Behind them, Valentino Hutter, Michał Laska, and Eneko Martinez finished tied on points, proving just how competitive the fight is behind the Youth leader.
FIM Europe
Fynn Hannemann sealed the FIM Europe Cup title with a dominant final-round performance, but the spotlight was on Norbert Zsigovits and Grzegorz Kargul, who fought down to the wire for 2nd place overall. Zsigovits won Final 1 with an incredible charge, but Kargul’s last-lap overtake on Edward Hübner in Final 2 gave him just enough points to secure 2nd overall by a single point. Zsigovits settled for 3rd, thrilled to finish on the podium in front of his home crowd after an eventful season.
Prestige / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
Prestige World Championship – Walker makes history, but Bolt remains on top
Timed Practice
On the dry and slippery Budapest track, in Timed Practice Jonny Walker (GBR) and Mitch Brightmore (GBR) posted identical times down to the thousandth of a second: 31.404! Based on regulations, the second-best time became the deciding factor, favouring Mitch Brightmore, who earned the final SuperPole run. Meanwhile, Championship leader Billy Bolt slightly struggled in Timed Practice, only managing 4th place, setting the stage for an unpredictable night of racing.
SuperPole
The Budapest SuperPole session saw an incredibly tight battle for the top SuperPole spots, with Jonny Walker (GBR) setting the fastest time at 31.721 seconds, narrowly edging out Billy Bolt (GBR), who clocked in at 32.154 seconds. Mitch Brightmore (GBR) secured 3rd place with a 32.216-second lap, making it an intense showdown where top 3 SuperPole riders finished within half a second of each other!
Jonny Walker / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
Final 1 – Bolt controls the chaos, penalties shake up results
The first turn in Budapest allowed for an aggressive line, and Jonny Walker took full advantage, diving wide to shut the door on Mitch Brightmore. This move led to a crash involving Mitch Brightmore and Dominik Olszowy (POL), forcing both riders to fight their way back through the pack.
At the front, Billy Bolt grabbed the Holeshot, quickly setting a blistering pace and pulling away from the field. Walker tried to chase him down, but couldn’t close the gap, securing 2nd place.
Ashton Brightmore ran strong in 3rd, while Toby Martyn (GBR) was having his best race of the season in 4th place, until a massive case on the biggest jump ruined his momentum.
Race penalties played a major role, as several riders – including Bolt and Walker – received 10-second penalties for jumping under yellow flags. However, these penalties didn’t affect the top 3 because their lead was large enough.
Bolt took the win, Walker finished 2nd, and Ashton Brightmore claimed 3rd. Diogo Vieira (POR) surprised with a strong 4th place finish. Martyn finished the race in 10th, while Olszowy DNF’d due to a throttle issue sustained in his early crash.
Final 2 – Walker delivers Triumph’s first SuperEnduro win
In the reverse-grid second final, William Hoare (GBR) grabbed the holeshot, while Billy Bolt (GBR) got stuck in the rock section, forcing him into a tough battle from deep in the pack.
Jonny Walker (GBR), starting from the second row, executed a brilliant opening lap, quickly making his way to the front. Once in the lead, Walker controlled the pace flawlessly, delivering a historic victory for Triumph—their first-ever SuperEnduro race win!
Meanwhile, Bolt charged through the field, recovering to 2nd place, but ran out of time to challenge Walker for the win. Hoare held strong to secure 3rd, putting in an impressive ride. Ashton Brightmore (GBR) finished 4th, followed by Dominik Olszowy (POL) in 5th and Mitch Brightmore (GBR) in 6th.
Final 3 – Walker’s crash hands Bolt the win
Heading into the last final, Walker was in prime position for the overall victory, but a mistake at the start changed everything. He lost control entering turn 1, crashing and dropping to the back of the pack.
This opened the door for Bolt, who took early control of the race and never looked back, securing his fifth overall win of the season.
Mitch and Ashton Brightmore battled fiercely for 3rd place, but Walker mounted a heroic comeback, eventually passing Ashton to take 3rd.
In the end, Mitch Brightmore defended 2nd place, while Walker’s 3rd-place finish was just enough to secure 2nd overall for the night. Ashton Brightmore completed the podium in 3rd.
Final standings
Billy Bolt secured 1st place, continuing his dominant season with another overall victory and extending his championship lead. Jonny Walker finished 2nd, making history by securing Triumph’s first-ever SuperEnduro race win in the second final. Ashton Brightmore claimed 3rd place, delivering another strong podium result as he continues to establish himself among the top names in the series.
Bolt remains in control of the Championship. Walker’s breakthrough win proved he is still a serious contender, while Mitch and Ashton Brightmore are gaining confidence and speed with every round. Mitchell Brightmore secured 4th overall, showing strong consistency despite a tough start. William Hoare finished 5th, delivering his best result of the season and proving he is capable of fighting within the top group.
Eddie Karlsson, Dominik Olszowy, and Cooper Abbott (USA) remain in the fight, all still within striking distance in the Championship standings. Karlsson has shown great potential throughout the season, while Olszowy has delivered moments of brilliance but struggled with misfortune. Abbott continues to improve round by round, keeping himself in contention for a strong finish to the season.
With only two rounds remaining, the battle for 2nd and 3rd place in the Championship is more intense than ever. Walker is feeling the pressure, the Brightmores are proving to be real threats, and Hoare’s performance suggests he is ready to challenge for more.
The final stretch of the season promises to be an all-out battle to the finish.
Podium – Prestige class / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
Junior World Cup – Schmüser unstoppable as race for the World Cup tightens
Milan Schmüser (GER) continued his dominant form from Łódź, sweeping all three Junior finals and firmly positioning himself as a serious contender for the Junior World Cup title. Marc Fernandez Serra (ESP) pushed him hard in every race, but costly mistakes left him settling for 2nd overall. The home crowd had plenty to celebrate as Roland Liszka (HUN) put in a spectacular charge in Final 3, taking advantage of Fernandez Serra’s crash on the wood log section to secure 2nd place in the last race and 3rd overall. The final standings saw Schmüser 1st, Fernandez Serra 2nd, and Liszka 3rd.
Podium – Junior class / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
Youth World Cup
Ramón Godino Gómez (ESP) once again proved he is the force to beat in the Youth class, delivering a flawless performance and winning both finals with 20+ second margins. The battle for 2nd and 3rd place was far more intense, with Fraiser Lampkin (GBR) and Charlie Crossland (GBR) showing great consistency. Lampkin’s 5-2 result secured him 2nd overall, while Crossland (4-4) claimed 3rd place. Meanwhile, Valentino Hutter (AUT), Michał Laska (POL), and Eneko Martinez (ESP) all finished tied on points, highlighting just how tight the competition is behind Godino Gómez.
Podium – Youth class / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
FIM Europe Cup
The final round of the FIM Europe Cup saw Fynn Hannemann (GER) claim the title with a dominant final performance, but Norbert Zsigovits (HUN) and Grzegorz Kargul (POL) stole the show with an epic last-round battle for 2nd place in the FIM Europe Cup. Zsigovits won Final 1 with a spectacular charge, but Kargul’s last-lap overtake on Edward Hübner (GER) in Final 2 was just enough to secure 2nd place overall by a single point. Zsigovits settled for 3rd, delighted to finish on the podium in front of his home fans after an eventful FIM Europe Cup season.
Podium of the 2024/2025 season – Europe Cup / photo credit: Sport UP Agency
24 MX Leader Plates
Prestige: Billy Bolt (GBR)
Junior: Marc Fernandez Serra (ESP)
Youth: Ramón Godino Gómez (ESP)
Full results: https://superenduro.org/results/2025-season/
Do not miss Round 6 in Newcastle!
After a three-week break, the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship heads to the United Kingdom for Round 6 on March 1, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle. Last year’s track was a fan and rider favorite, delivering legendary battles and thrilling moments. This year promises even more high-level racing and adrenaline-packed action as the Championship fight heats up.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of SuperEnduro in Newcastle—we’ll see you there!
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