The 2025 Enduro European Championship came to a spectacular close in Grado, Italy, where riders faced a demanding mix of terrain, from high-speed beach sprints to technical forest sections and tight grass tests. The coastal venue delivered the perfect backdrop for a thrilling season finale that kept fans on edge until the very last special test.
Report by FIM Europe – Feature Image courtesy of @tntcorse – Other Images courtesy of Dario Agrati
The route featured three special tests: a 3 km beach cross test, a 3.5 km enduro section through pinewoods, and a 2.5 km grass test, for a total of 35 km per lap. Riders completed five laps on Saturday and four on Sunday, ensuring two intense days of racing that tested both skill and stamina.
Day 1
Saturday’s racing saw one of the tightest overall battles of the year, with the top ten riders separated by less than a minute. In the end, it was Italy’s Lorenzo Macoritto (Husqvarna) who emerged victorious, edging out Finland’s Peetu Juupaluoma (Husqvarna) and France’s Valentin Mersin (Fantic) for the Overall win.
While Macoritto celebrated on top of the podium, Hungary’s Roland Liszka (KTM) sealed the Overall Championship title with one day to spare after a consistent and dominant season.
In the classes, Macoritto also reigned supreme in E1, followed by Juupaluoma and Thomas Hostinsky (Husqvarna).
Daniel Mundell (KTM) once again proved untouchable in E2, taking victory by over a minute ahead of Nicola Recchia (KTM) and Franz Lofqvist (Yamaha).
The E3 class was all about Leon Thoms (KTM), who controlled the category from start to finish.
Among the Juniors, Pyry Juupaluoma (Kawasaki) dominated Junior 1, while newly crowned champion Roland Liszka (KTM) continued his winning streak in Junior 2.
In the senior ranks, Lukasz Kurowski (KTM) delivered another commanding win in Senior 40, while Mika Paavola (Husqvarna) took top honors in Senior 50.
The Women’s class saw a stunning performance from Vilde Marie Holt (KTM), who stormed to victory by nearly five minutes over Maja Kozlowska (KTM) and Natalia Bucova (Beta), with Joana Gonçalves (Husqvarna) finishing fourth.
The Youth category produced one of the most thrilling races of the day, as Valentin Mersin (Fantic) triumphed after a fierce three-way battle with Niko Guastini (Husqvarna) and Arman Rouquette (Sherco).
Day 2
Sunday brought another high-paced day of action under the Italian sun. Macoritto repeated his success, completing the double ahead of Juupaluoma and Liszka, who celebrated his championship title with a strong podium finish.
In the E1 class, Macoritto confirmed his dominance ahead of Juupaluoma and Hostinsky.
Mundell continued his flawless run in E2, while Thoms remained untouchable in E3.
The Junior 1 victory once again went to Juupaluoma, with Liszka repeating his Junior 2 triumph after another display of complete control.
In the veteran classes, Kurowski and Paavola both sealed their perfect weekends with back-to-back wins in Senior 40 and Senior 50, respectively.
Among the Women, Holt completed her double victory, this time ahead of fellow Norwegian Malene Seljeseth (KTM), while Gonçalves took third, narrowly missing out on the title battle.
In Youth, Mersin wrapped up the season in style, taking another commanding win ahead of Simone Cagnoni (Husqvarna) and Arman Rouquette (Sherco).
With the final race concluded, the 2025 champions were officially crowned:
Overall Champion: Roland Liszka (HUN)
E1 Champion: Thomas Hostinsky (SVK)
E2 Champion: Daniel Mundell (GBR)
E3 Champion: Leon Thoms (GER)
Junior 1 Champion: Pyry Juupaluoma (FIN)
Junior 2 Champion: Roland Liszka (HUN)
Senior 40 Champion: Lukasz Kurowski (POL)
Senior 50 Champion: Juha Puotsaari (FIN)
Women’s Champion: Vilde Marie Holt (NOR)
Youth Champion: Valentin Mersin (FRA)
This final round in Grado was also valid as the European Enduro Nations Championship, adding an extra layer of prestige to an already decisive weekend.
Under the guidance of Team Manager Cristian Rossi and Technical Director Alex Zanni, the Italian national team delivered a stellar performance to claim the European Nations title, successfully defending their crown from last year.
From the season opener to the Grado finale, the 2025 Enduro European Championship delivered world-class racing across Europe, from deep sand to mountain trails, showcasing the skill, endurance, and spirit that define the sport. With new champions crowned and emerging stars shining brightly, the stage is already set for another exciting season ahead!
