Champion and two-time winner of the legendary Erzberg Rodeo.
David Knight is returning to Gotland and the GGN for revenge – and this year, he will compete in two different classes!
The world’s largest enduro race, Gotland Grand National, now celebrating its 43rd edition, is proud to announce that riders from no fewer than 18 different nations will line up at the start.
Organizer Nordic Sport & Event is making a major investment in international live TV coverage, with a total of 12 hours of broadcasting available worldwide. In Sweden, Saturday’s races will be broadcast on Aftonbladet/Sportbladet.
For more information, visit gotlandgrandnational.se.
“David Knight’s decision to return to GGN and Gotland is important for the future of the event,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event. “He competed here when conditions were at their toughest for many riders, and his determination to come back for another challenge demonstrates just how special this race really is.”
“David will compete on both Friday and Saturday at this year’s GGN. On Friday, he will take part in the Adventure class, and of course, on Saturday he will compete in the Elite class,” Conny Bohlin continues.
David Knight – Career Highlights
- 5 × World Enduro Champion
- 4 × AMA Champion
- 26 × British Enduro Champion
- ISDE Overall Winner
- 2 × Erzberg Rodeo Winner
- 2 × Red Bull Last Man Standing Winner
- Dakar Rally Finisher
- The only rider in history to win every race in a single World Enduro Championship season
David Knight looks forward to returning to Gotland
“I really enjoyed Gotland and the GGN, and I’m looking forward to being back on the starting line. On Friday, I’ll be racing the new Ducati DesertX, and on Saturday, I’ll compete in the Elite class aboard Ducati’s new 450 Enduro.”
Ducati Sweden returns to GGN
Tobias Persson, Head of Ducati Sweden, is delighted to be attending Gotland Grand National for the second time, bringing Ducati’s new Desmo450 Enduro and 250/450 MX models.
“We are very happy to return to Gotland Grand National for the second time, showcasing our new Ducati Desmo450 Enduro and 250/450 MX models. Having former World Champion David Knight as a Ducati ambassador and rider makes it even more exciting.
We are really looking forward to the event and will also be bringing a small team, with all of us from Ducati Sweden competing in different classes at GGN. It’s going to be great fun!” says Tobias Persson.
About Gotland Grand National
Gotland Grand National is the world’s largest enduro race, attracting more than 3,000 riders from approximately 18 nations every year.
The 2026 event will take place on October 23–24 at Hejdeby on the Swedish island of Gotland.
