Home-round heroics see Billy Bolt take the overall UK GP victory on his way to clinching the 2026 world title

Billy Bolt has sealed the 2025/2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship on home soil in Newcastle, United Kingdom, wrapping up the title with one round still remaining and claiming his sixth consecutive indoor world crown. Lining up for round six at a packed Utilita Arena aboard his Husqvarna FE 350, Bolt delivered another headline performance—winning SuperPole, claiming two of the three Prestige finals, and taking the SuperEnduro GP of United Kingdom overall.

Newcastle’s track was described as technical but fast-flowing, and it only got more demanding as the racing wore on and the surface broke down. Bolt wasted no time making a statement in SuperPole, laying down a clean lap to grab the three championship points on offer. He topped the times by 0.453s from Mitch Brightmore, with Jonny Walker third, as a strong British showing filled the top end of the sheet.

When the gate dropped for Final 1, Brightmore nailed the start for the holeshot and led the opening lap with Bolt and Walker in tow. Bolt didn’t wait long to get to work, forcing his way through in the rock garden to take over the lead and lift the crowd. From there he began to edge away, and when Brightmore struck trouble—crashing twice in quick succession—Walker moved into second. Bolt kept it tidy out front to take the win, with Walker second and Brightmore third.

Final 2 was the one that mattered most for the championship outcome. Under the reverse-grid format, Bolt started from the second row and had to slice through traffic, pushing up to second by lap two. Harry Edmondson initially grabbed the holeshot, but Walker soon took charge and opened a gap at the front. Bolt went on the hunt and closed in during the closing stages, making a late move as the pressure peaked. A hard, bar-to-bar exchange followed, but a handful of small mistakes in the final minutes dropped Bolt back and he crossed the line third, behind Walker and Brightmore. Crucially, those points were enough to officially crown Bolt world champion on the night, sparking celebrations as he crossed the finish line.

With the title secured, the final race became a fight for overall honours, with Bolt and Walker tied on points heading into Final 3. Bolt responded like a champion—launching to the holeshot, settling into clear air, and riding a controlled race to the flag to win by around four seconds. Behind him, Walker and Brightmore went at it for the remaining podium spots, with Brightmore taking second and Walker third. The Final 3 victory handed Bolt the UK GP overall, with Walker second overall and Brightmore third.

The Newcastle result continues an extraordinary run for Bolt. Not only has he now captured six straight SuperEnduro world titles, he has also maintained a perfect overall record across the season to date, winning every round so far. The championship also sees Bolt draw level with Polish legend Taddy Błażusiak on the all-time SuperEnduro win list.

There was plenty to celebrate beyond the Prestige class too. The UK round marked a major milestone for Poland’s 15-year-old Wojtek Walczak, who claimed the FIM Youth SuperEnduro World Cup title with an overall win in Newcastle, while Britain’s Toby Shaw took the overall victory in the Junior class.

Billy Bolt
“Winning the championship here in Newcastle makes it an extra special night. It’s been a really good evening of racing on a great, technical track that broke down as the action went on. The level was high all night and the guys were riding strongly, Jonny especially kept the pressure on and pushed me hard, which always brings out the best in these battles. I secured the title in race two, but I wasn’t fully satisfied with my performance there because I made a few small mistakes. Even with the championship wrapped up, I wanted to finish the night the right way, so I put the pressure on myself to win the final race and take the overall. To win the championship and the overall here in front of the home crowd is something I’m incredibly proud of. Massive credit to the team for all their hard work this season, and thanks to everyone for the support – number six feels amazing.”

Fabio Farioli – Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager
“It was another fantastic performance from Billy. Once again, he showed how incredible he is when he races, he always gives absolutely everything. In the second race, you could see how much he wanted the win, and maybe that extra push led to a small mistake, but that just shows his fighting spirit. Securing the championship here is the perfect reward for all the hard work this season. Now the focus already shifts towards the next challenge and preparing for the hard enduro season. We’re extremely proud of what he has achieved.”

 

2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship – Round 6, United Kingdom

Prestige Overall
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 58 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 53 pts
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 51 pts
4. Ashton Brightmore (GASGAS) 37 pts
5. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 35 pts

Prestige Race 1
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:01.618
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:12.523
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:13.456

Prestige Race 2
1. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:08.958
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:13.222
3. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:18.102

Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:04.170
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:08.348
3. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:10.344

Championship Standings (After Round 6)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 370 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 280 pts
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 267 pts
4. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 232 pts
5. Toby Martyn (Stark) 164 pts
9. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 119 pts
11. Josep Garcia (KTM) 99 pts