Bolt extends SuperEnduro lead in Hungary but Walker made him work for it…

2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship
Round Five – Budapest, Hungary

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt extended his winning streak to five with a hard-fought overall victory at the fifth round of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Budapest. Bolt secured two race wins, while runner-up Jonny Walker claimed the Superpole victory and a race win for Triumph.

The track inside the MVM Dome was one of the shortest of the season so far. In SuperPole, Jonny Walker claimed the full three points with a commanding lead, finishing nearly half a second ahead of the competition. Billy Bolt pushed hard on the demanding course to secure two crucial championship points, while Mitchell Brightmore earned the final point in third place.

Billy Bolt got off to a strong start in race one, taking an inside line through the first corner to secure the holeshot. From there, the Brit remained focused, skillfully navigating lapped traffic and maintaining a solid pace to cross the finish line in first place. Jonny Walker followed in second, with Ashton Brightmore rounding out the podium in third.

Starting from the back row in race two’s reverse-grid start, Jonny Walker had an incredible launch, emerging from the first turn in third place. The TF 250 rider quickly hunted down his competitors, taking the lead by lap four and building a comfortable advantage. With a flawless performance, Walker delivered a masterclass in racing, securing a well-deserved victory—Triumph’s first-ever SuperEnduro race win. Billy Bolt finished in second, with William Hoare completing the podium in third

Billy Bolt made another strong start in race three, rounding the first corner in second before taking the lead after clearing the rocks. From that point on, he was untouchable for the final 13 laps of the evening. Looking fast, smooth, and in complete control, Bolt lapped all but the top four riders on his way to securing his second race win of the night. Mitchell Brightmore finished second, while Jonny Walker crossed the line in third, both trailing over 10 seconds behind.

With a second-place finish in SuperPole and 1-2-1 race results, Bolt clinched his fifth consecutive overall victory, extending his lead at the top of the championship standings to a commanding 85 points.

Billy Bolt – P1

“Overall, I’m really happy with how the evening went. I was frustrated after race one, because I knew I could have ridden better. Then, even though I came second in race two, I was a lot happier with how that race went – we were able to make some changes to the bike and I tried out some new lines, and that all seemed to pay off. In race three, everything came together and I felt really comfortable out there. It feels great to take another win, and now I’m looking forward to my home race in Newcastle in three weeks’ time.”

Jonny Walker’s impressive performance earned him a well-deserved runner-up finish overall in Budapest, solidifying his hold on second place in the championship standings with two rounds remaining.

Jonny Walker – P2

“Just finished up here in Budapest, P2 overall with a race win and SuperPole victory! There were definitely some positives to take away, and of course we are going to keep working hard ready for Newcastle in three weeks for my home race which I’m really excited for. The bike was perfect tonight and I have no complaints, so we’re just going to keep making steps every race and well be on that top step soon.”

2024/2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship
Round Five Results

Prestige Race 1

Prestige Race 2

Prestige Race 3

Prestige Round Overall

Prestige World Championship Standings

Junior World Cup Standings

Youth World Cup Standings

Round six of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship is set in Newcastle, in the United Kingdom on 1 March.

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