Josep Garcia storms to third overall at SuperEnduro Round Two in Riesa

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing enjoyed a strong night at round two of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Riesa, with Josep Garcia delivering a standout performance to secure third overall, while Manuel Lettenbichler backed it up with a solid sixth-place finish.

Competing as a wildcard, Garcia once again proved that his transition from outdoor enduro to indoor racing is no experiment — it’s the real deal.

SuperPole pace sets the tone

After showing strong speed in practice, Garcia earned a place in SuperPole and attacked the one-lap shootout with confidence. Looking composed and aggressive on his KTM 250 EXC-F, the reigning EnduroGP World Champion posted the second-fastest lap, immediately putting himself in podium contention for the night.

Race one: damage control and recovery

Race one didn’t go fully to plan at the start. Garcia was delayed in the chaos of turn one, losing several positions, with Lettenbichler slipping through ahead of him. Both KTM riders responded immediately, charging through the pack and breaking into the top five.

Mid-race, Garcia executed a clean pass on his teammate to take fourth and held that position to the chequered flag. Lettenbichler followed closely behind in fifth, delivering a strong ride from the second row.

Race two: Lettenbichler shines, Garcia fights back

The reverse-grid second final saw Lettenbichler nail the holeshot aboard his KTM 300 EXC, briefly leading the field before being overtaken by Billy Bolt. The German held second for much of the race before slipping back to fourth in the closing laps — still a very strong result.

Garcia once again found himself delayed at the first corner but kept his composure, slicing through traffic with precision to secure sixth at the finish.

Race three: Garcia delivers when it matters

In the final race of the night, Garcia made one of his best starts of the season, charging into second place through turn one. Although he briefly dropped to third on the opening lap, the Spaniard responded instantly, reclaiming second and maintaining a relentless pace to the line.

It was a mature, controlled ride that underlined his rapid adaptation to SuperEnduro racing. Lettenbichler matched that consistency, climbing into sixth early on and holding the position to the finish.

Podium reward and championship picture

With SuperPole points and race results of 4–6–2, Garcia secured an impressive third overall, a remarkable achievement in just his second-ever SuperEnduro appearance. Lettenbichler’s 5–4–6 scorecard placed him sixth overall, keeping him firmly inside the championship top six.

Next up is round three in Bilbao, Spain, on January 17 — where Garcia will make his final wildcard appearance, racing on home soil.

Rider reactions

Josep Garcia:

“Honestly, finishing on the podium at a SuperEnduro round wasn’t one of my goals. I came here to learn and enjoy it, but I gave 100 percent and it worked out. I really liked the track — it suited my style well. The first two starts were difficult, but in the last race I knew I had to make it count. To achieve this with the team is really special, and I’m excited for Bilbao.”

Manuel Lettenbichler:

“Racing in Germany in front of the home fans was amazing. The atmosphere was incredible. I felt good on the bike, got some decent starts, and managed the chaos quite well. I was close to the podium in race two but didn’t quite have the pace. Sixth overall is a solid result, and I’m looking forward to what’s next.”

Results – SuperEnduro Round 2, Germany

Prestige Overall

1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) – 63 pts
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) – 45 pts
3. Josep Garcia (KTM) – 42 pts
4. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) – 38 pts
5. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) – 37 pts
6. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) – 34 pts

Championship Standings (after Round 2)

1. Billy Bolt – 123 pts
2. Jonny Walker – 93 pts
3. Eddie Karlsson – 79 pts
4. Mitch Brightmore – 75 pts
5. Josep Garcia – 70 pts
6. Manuel Lettenbichler – 59 pts

Zona Enduro verdict

Second SuperEnduro race of his life. Third overall. No fear.
Josep Garcia is proving that elite enduro skill translates indoors faster than anyone expected — and Bilbao is shaping up to be must-watch. As for Lettenbichler, the speed is there, the confidence is building, and Germany showed he’s firmly back in the SuperEnduro mix.