Toni Bou claims his 93rd victory in the X-Trial World Championship, and Gabriel Marcelli finishes second in Madrid.
The team had previously done the same at the season opener in Andorra, and maintained the same blistering form, establishing a commanding lead in the overall standings. The two factory team riders once again took centre stage, delivering impeccable performances in front of their home crowd.
Bou arrived eager to redeem himself after the result of his last trip to Madrid, where he narrowly missed out on victory. From the very first lap, he was in excellent shape, accruing just one penalty point, taking the lead and qualifying directly for the Grand Final. In the Super Section, which determines the starting order for the final, Bou was the fastest rider, completing the three sections in 32 seconds. This allowed him to start last in the most decisive stage of the night.
In the final, his rivals made things difficult for the 38-time world champion. Jaime Busto, Marcelli, and Arnau Farre kept up the tension until the last section. However, the Repsol Honda rider once again imposed his experience and control, finishing with just two penalty points and earning a second consecutive victory. All this, despite not being 100% fit at the start of the campaign.
Marcelli is enjoying one of the best moments of his career, and he kept this up in Madrid. The last time he competed in the capital, he missed out on the final, but this Saturday he was a contender for victory, starting decisively from the first section and taking only three penalty points. He was tied with Jaime Busto but qualified for the final in third place based on time. In the Super Pole, he posted a very competitive time of 35 seconds, placing him second.
In the final, Marcelli maintained great pace and precision in the most technical sections, engaging in an intense battle with Bou, Busto, and Farre. Ultimately, the Montesa Cota 4RT rider finished second, achieving his second consecutive podium alongside his teammate.
Repsol Honda HRC maintain their lead in the 2026 X-Trial World Championship Team standings. Toni Bou consolidates his lead with 40 points, while Gabriel Marcelli occupies second place with 30 points. The next round will be on November 8th on Reunion Island, where the competition returns after several years away.
Toni Bou
“I'm very happy with today's victory at Repsol's home race. After Andorra, we've worked hard to arrive in top condition, and achieving this victory is very important for the championship. We had a very good race, with few penalty points accrued, and I want to thank the team for the incredible work they've done. The next race is Reunion Island, where I've achieved good results in the past, so we're already focused on that.”
Gabriel Marcelli
“Today was very positive. From the first section, the feeling was very good, and we had a great day. I'm happy with how things are going and with the team's work. We took another second place, fighting until the end for the victory, so we can't ask for more from the start of the season. At Reunion Island, the goal will be the same: to get that first win, which is still eluding us by very little.”
Takahisa Fujinami
“A second consecutive one-two of the season is incredible. Toni has shown once again why he's the best in the world, managing the pressure and the zones with incredible precision. Gabri also did a fantastic job, and was very solid and consistent throughout the night. Getting this result is something that motivates the entire team greatly and reflects the good work we're doing. The next target is Reunion Island, and we will continue working to maintain this high level.”
Q1
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Points | Team | Constructor | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bou Toni | 1 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 1 | |
| 2 | Busto Jaime | 69 | SPA | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 3 | |
| 3 | Marcelli Gabriel | 38 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 3 | |
| 4 | Hemingway Harry | 77 | GBR | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 9 | |
| 5 | Bincaz Benoit | 73 | FRA | Electric Motion | Electric Motion | 12 | |
| 6 | Farre Arnau | 19 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 13 | |
| 7 | Titli Francesco | 71 | ITA | TRRS Factory Team | TRRS | 13 | |
| 8 | Grattarola Matteo | 88 | ITA | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 21 |
Q2
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Points | Team | Constructor | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farre Arnau | 19 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 1:15.5 | |
| 2 | Hemingway Harry | 77 | GBR | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 2:02.5 | |
| 3 | Grattarola Matteo | 88 | ITA | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 2:19.7 | |
| 4 | Titli Francesco | 71 | ITA | TRRS Factory Team | TRRS | 2:55.5 | |
| 5 | Bincaz Benoit | 73 | FRA | Electric Motion | Electric Motion | 4:15.8 |
FINAL
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Points | Team | Constructor | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bou Toni | 1 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 2 | |
| 2 | Marcelli Gabriel | 38 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 8 | |
| 3 | Busto Jaime | 69 | SPA | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 14 | |
| 4 | Farre Arnau | 19 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 21 |
Provisional Standings after round 2
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Team | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bou Toni | 1 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 40 |
| 2 | Marcelli Gabriel | 38 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 30 |
| 3 | Busto Jaime | 69 | SPA | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 24 |
| 4 | Hemingway Harry | 77 | GBR | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 15 |
| 5 | Farre Arnau | 19 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 9 |
| 6 | Titli Francesco | 71 | ITA | TRRS Factory Team | TRRS | 8 |
| 7 | Bincaz Benoit | 73 | FRA | Electric Motion | Electric Motion | 5 |
| 8 | Peace Jack | 76 | GBR | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 4 |
| 9 | Grattarola Matteo | 88 | ITA | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 3 |
Location Information
Madrid Arena, Avenida de Portugal, Madrid, Spain - View in Google Maps
