Billy Bolt crowned 2026 SuperEnduro World Champion in Newcastle

Sixth straight title sealed with one round to spare for Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt!

Billy Bolt wrapped up the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship on home soil in Newcastle, securing his sixth consecutive indoor world title with one round still to go. Racing his Husqvarna FE 350 in front of a sold-out crowd, Bolt won SuperPole and took two of the three Prestige finals, scoring enough points to clinch the crown in style.

SuperPole: Bolt delivers under pressure

With a huge points advantage coming into round six, Bolt could have played it safe. Instead, he did what he always does indoors: went for the top. A faultless SuperPole lap earned him three championship points and first gate pick, setting the tone for the night.

Race 1: Early pressure, clean finish

Mitch Brightmore launched strongly at the front, with Bolt and Jonny Walker right there from the opening laps. Bolt quickly settled into his rhythm, moved into control and built a gap, taking a convincing win to move within touching distance of the title.

Race 2: Walker strikes back, Bolt still seals the title

The reverse-grid second final brought the biggest shake-up of Bolt’s season. Walker, riding with a broken hand, fought through the traffic and produced a statement ride to win race two. Brightmore followed him home in second, while Bolt finished third after a scrappy race by his standards. Those points were still enough to confirm Bolt as the 2026 World Champion on the night.

Race 3: Champion response

With the title already secured, Bolt reset and delivered a controlled final race, taking the win to make sure the Newcastle crowd got the full championship moment: SuperPole win, two race wins, overall victory, and the number one plate staying exactly where it belongs.

Billy Bolt said:
“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. Jonny especially kept the pressure on and pushed me hard. I secured the title in race two, but I wasn’t fully satisfied with my performance there. 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.”

Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager Fabio Farioli added:
“It was another fantastic performance from Billy. Once again, he showed how incredible he is when he races, he always gives absolutely everything. 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.”

Walker and the Brightmores complete the podium story

Walker’s race-two victory, achieved while managing a broken hand, underlined the level of fight in 2026, even if Bolt remained the benchmark. Mitch Brightmore backed up his speed with another strong overall podium in third, while Ashton Brightmore returned to form with fourth overall in front of the British crowd.

Junior and Youth: British momentum, titles in reach

In the Junior World Championship, Toby Shaw delivered a near-perfect night in Newcastle, capitalising on the absence of Milan Schmuser (injured the previous round) and building a decisive advantage heading into the finale.

In Youth, Wojtek Walczak kept his title push on track with another strong round, leaving him needing only a small points score at the final round to secure the crown.

Results – SuperEnduro Round 6, Newcastle

Prestige Overall

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

Prestige Race Winners

Race 1: Billy Bolt
Race 2: Jonny Walker
Race 3: Billy Bolt

Championship Standings (After Round 6)

1. Billy Bolt – 370 points
2. Jonny Walker – 280 points
3. Mitch Brightmore – 267 points
4. Eddie Karlsson – 232 points
5. Toby Martyn – 164 points
6. Manuel Lettenbichler – 119 points
7. Josep Garcia – 99 points

What’s next

The season finale takes place next weekend in Douai, France. The world title is already decided, but the remaining podium positions and class championships still have plenty to fight for.