Toni Bou currently leads the standings after taking three wins at the first round of the year. Teammate Gabriel Marcelli is third with 62 points.
The TrialGP World Championship moves on to its second round of the 2025 season this weekend in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, which will host the international series for the first time. Toni Bou is currently in the top spot in the standings after his strong debut at the first round of the year, and Gabriel Marcelli rounds out the top three in the overall classification.
Bou heads into the second round of the TrialGP World Championship season after an impressive start to the campaign in Benahavís, Málaga. The Montesa Cota 4RT rider took three first places and one second place in the four races held less than a week ago. With 77 points, he leads the standings, and his goal will be to maintain his consistent performance and results this weekend.
Marcelli will be eager to put on a good show. He will be racing just a few kilometres from his home, and is currently third overall with 62 points, just five behind second-placed Jaime Busto. Last weekend, the 25-year-old demonstrated his excellent form, securing three podium finishes from the four races. For the second round of the season, the Repsol Honda rider will be looking for his first victory in the class.
The race in Viana do Castelo will consist of two days of competition. On Friday, riders in all classes will undergo administrative and technical checks, as well as site visits and practice.
Toni Bou
“We're approaching the second race of the season with enthusiasm after a strong start. We know it will be a very close year due to the new regulations; we saw that in the first race, so we'll have to be very consistent, which will be our strategy throughout the weekend. Mistakes are costly, so the key will be to maintain consistency across all four races. Portugal always has very good terrain, and we expect a fun race for the spectators.”
Gabriel Marcelli
“It's the fifth consecutive race weekend, between the national championship, X-Trial, and TrialGP, so we haven't had much time to recover, but we're motivated after the good results in Málaga. It's a race that is close to home, so it will be very special for me, and I want to fight for my first victory. The race strategy with the new format will be to try not to make mistakes, minimise errors, and remain consistent throughout the two days. The team are working very well, and this weekend we'll be looking to be at our best.”
Takahisa Fujinami
“We're very satisfied with the team's start to the season. Toni has once again demonstrated his high level and his ability to quickly adapt to any terrain. Gabri has also done a very good job, establishing himself among the best riders and very close to second place. We're arriving in Portugal highly motivated and aiming to continue scoring important points. Viana do Castelo is a new venue, which always adds an extra challenge, but the team are ready to take it on.”
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