{"id":900950,"date":"2026-04-22T18:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/akrapovic-super-test-gets-2026-fim-endurogp-season-underway-in-sicily\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:16:43","slug":"akrapovic-super-test-gets-2026-fim-endurogp-season-underway-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/akrapovic-super-test-gets-2026-fim-endurogp-season-underway-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Akrapovic Super Test gets 2026 FIM EnduroGP season underway in Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"

The AKRAPOVIC Super Test opened the 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Italy, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing\u2019s Josep Garcia fastest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship officially opened for business in Custonaci, Sicily, with the action-packed AKRAPOVIC Super Test. Utilising one of the region\u2019s old marble quarries, the hillside course weaved its way through the rocky terrain. With the special test lined with spectators, they were treated to some spectacular racing, under an equally spectacular Sicilian sunset.<\/p>\n

In the EnduroGP class, it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing\u2019s Josep Garcia who ultimately set the quickest time of the evening by 0.72 seconds. The defending EnduroGP champion perfectly mastered the fast-flowing terrain to take a well-deserved AKRAPOVIC Super Test victory.<\/p>\n

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Sherco Racing Factory\u2019s Antoine Magain placed a strong second on the night. The Belgian had held the overall lead, only to be beaten in the final moments by Garcia. Magain will look to maintain that fast pace tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Making his debut with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing on home soil, Italy\u2019s Andrea Verona placed just 0.34 seconds behind Magain in third. The Italian is well-positioned to challenge for a winning result in his home Grand Prix this weekend.<\/p>\n

Fourth, but only 0.06 seconds behind Verona, TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team\u2019s Zach Pichon was also on pace this evening. The Frenchman looked comfortable in the rocky and dusty terrain, and should be a force to be reckoned with throughout the GP of Italy.<\/p>\n

Putting in an impressive debut with Fantic Factory Racing, Theo Espinasse ended his night 1.16 seconds behind Pichon in fifth.<\/p>\n

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The Expotrade FIM Women\u2019s Enduro World Championship saw RIEJU Factory Team\u2019s Rachel Gutish storm out of the blocks for the defence of her world crown by taking the fastest time in the AKRAPOVIC Super Test. Gutish topped the time sheets by over three seconds.<\/p>\n

The fight for second proved incredibly close, with Junior Women Enduro class riders Lorna Lafont (Husqvarna), Elizabeth Tett (TM MOTO) and Charlene Boudon (Fantic) placing second, third and fourth, respectively. Only 0.47 seconds separated Lafont and Tett. Justine Martel (Beta) completed the top five.<\/p>\n

In the Tsubaki Junior Enduro class, 2025 FIM Youth Enduro World Champion Romain Dagna didn\u2019t waste any time settling into things by setting the quickest time. The Team KTM Pro Sport Racing rider stopped the clock 0.5 seconds quicker than Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team\u2019s new recruit, Marc-Antoine Rossi, in second. Triumph Factory Racing\u2019s Leo Joyon took third, with TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team\u2019s Manuel Verzeroli fourth. All four riders were separated by just 0.91 seconds.<\/p>\n

The Putoline Oil Youth Enduro category marked an AKRAPOVIC Super Test win for Team KTM Pro Sport Racing\u2019s Gabin Allemand. The French youngster placed 0.39 seconds ahead of Fantic Factory Racing\u2019s Valentin Mersin. WP Eric Ague\u2019s Yago Dominguez was just over one second behind in third.<\/p>\n

Josep Garcia (KTM):<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m super happy to get the first Super Test win of the season. I made some small mistakes, but luckily nothing too major. It\u2019s great to start off the race in a good way like this and I\u2019m excited now to begin tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

For GP of Italy complete results:\u00a0https:\/\/www.endurogp.com\/2026-results\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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