Rabino reigns in Andorra, Freeman leads in EnduroGP, and full-throttle action in the national championships.
A weekend of confirmed results, comebacks, and great satisfaction. Team Beta gave it their all, defending their lead in EnduroGP, dominating the high-altitude Women’s Trial, and flying the Italian flag high in our Beta Trial Masters. Rev up your engines—here’s everything that happened over the latest race weekend!
The fourth round of the EnduroGP World Championship took place in Fafe (Portugal), kicking off a back-to-back doubleheader on a selective and scorching 50-km course.
Between a dusty enduro Test, a natural Extreme Test, and a blisteringly fast cross Test, Brad Freeman confirmed his incredible form, firmly maintaining his lead in the E3 class. After a 4th-place finish on Day 1, the Brit came close to victory on Day 2, finishing 2nd—only yielding the lead in the final stretch after dominating the day. “On the second day, I was really close to victory and gave it my all right up to the last special stage. We’re continuing to rack up important points and remain at the top of the E3 standings,” commented Brad.
In the hard-fought E2 class, Nathan Watson posted two fifth-place finishes, showing consistency and excellent times in the Cross Test, though he’s still looking for a better feel to challenge the leaders: “I wasn’t able to perform at my best; I hope to turn the page and fight for the podium at the next GP, right here in Fafe.”
Excellent signs in the Junior 1 class for Clément Clauzier, who finished 5th on Day 1 thanks to an excellent final lap and was just a step away from the podium on Sunday, held back only by a crash.
In the National category, local rider Lucas Espinha secured the overall win: despite dominating all special tests on day one, a 6-minute penalty dropped him to second place.
He bounced back on day two, taking victory with a significant margin and claiming the overall win thanks to his combined results.
The Pyrenees hosted the Trial GP on a spectacular and grueling course at Naturlandia (1,600 meters above sea level).
Amid high-grip rocks, extreme slopes, and scorching heat, Andrea Sofia Rabino delivered a true masterpiece in the Women’s category, securing a fabulous one-two finish! “I felt comfortable on the bike right from the start. Mentally, I was calm, and that helped me. I hope to repeat this in Camerino,” she said enthusiastically.
In the top class, Matteo Grattarola finished 4th on Saturday and 5th on Sunday: “We came very close to making it onto the podium. The team did a great job, and the bike was running well. We’ll stay focused for our home round.” Jaime Busto secured a solid 3rd place on Saturday, followed by a 6th on Sunday.
It was a weekend of pure battle in Trial 2 for the Hemingway brothers: George (6th and 9th) and Harry (7th and 8th) paid dearly for some mistakes and controversial judging calls on crucial sections. Gerard Trueba was very consistent with two 4th-place finishes. David Fabián Jr. shone on his Beta Sincro Factory 300, securing a magnificent 6th place on Saturday (his best result of the season) and a 10th on Sunday: “On Saturday, I rode very well and avoided any serious mistakes. On Sunday, the sections were rougher, but I still racked up valuable points for the World Championship.”
The Beta Trial Masters hits the halfway mark! The 36th edition brought over 120 riders to Quarona (Valsesia) for a brand-new and highly acclaimed round, masterfully organized by the Moto Club Valsessera, particularly by Marco and Simone Lissa.
The course—8 sections for adults (including one indoor) and 6 for Minitrial—wound its way over alpine rocks with excellent grip and technical underbrush perfect for the discipline.
Special mention goes to the very young Emma Said, who traveled from Malta to claim a fantastic 3rd place in the TR4 class. Here are the day’s winners: David Magnolio (TR2), Luca Leonelli (TR3), Andrea Buschi (TR3 OPEN), Erica Bianchi (WOMEN’S A), Fabrizio Barre (TR4 EXPERT), Gaspare Pomi (TR4 OVER), Riccardo Tavaglione (TR4), Valter Feltrinelli (VINTAGE A), Filippo Pellitteri (VINTAGE B), Christian Zanetti (TR5 EXPERT), Anna Limandri (TR5), Giancarlo Fassinotti (TR OPEN), and Lara Canepaccio (WOMEN’S ENTRY). In the Minitrial category, the winners were Beitone, Borgogno, Magnolio, Giulia Canepaccio, Tomasi, and Peli.
See you in September in San Pietro Mussolino!
In the fourth round of the MX Elite series at the Tajoa MX Racing circuit in Toledo, the Beta Trueba riders fought like lions, securing solid positions in the overall Top 10.
In MX1, Carlos Abel Peinado (RX 350 2T MY26) finished 8th overall (9th and 7th in the heats), overcoming visibility issues in the first race and a rear flat tire midway through the second. In MX2, Alejo Peral López (RX 250 2T MY26) made an explosive return after his injury in Portugal: he finished 9th overall (10th and 9th in the heats) with an enviable pace and surprising physical fitness.
The next round is in September at Motorland Aragón.
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