Toni Bou takes 90th victory in X-Trial World Championship

The Montesa Cota 4RT rider claims his fifth victory in six races so far this season. Gabriel Marcelli earns another podium.

The Repsol Honda HRC riders had an excellent event at the Arena Nova. In a very important weekend for Toni Bou, he took the 90th victory of his career in the X-Trial World Championship. Gabriel Marcelli, meanwhile, rounded out the podium in the Austrian city.

Bou once again showed his high level of skill with a perfect first lap, accruing zero penalty points after completing the six sections. This gave him a direct spot in the final, alongside Marcelli and Jaime Busto, and placed him at the top of the standings, a position he would not relinquish throughout the day. In the Sprint Race, he drew on his experience and was the fastest rider, and would set off last in the decisive round.

The Montesa Cota 4RT rider faced a closely contested final, where the points were very close between the four participants. Ultimately, he claimed another victory, bringing his total to 90 in the indoor discipline during his career. However, Jaime Busto’s second place finish meant he could not yet mathematically clinch the title, as his rival had to finish third or lower for that to happen. He will have another opportunity to take the title next week in Cahors (France).

It was also a great weekend for Gabriel Marcelli. On the first run, the Repsol Honda HRC rider also had a perfect lap, which put him in the final alongside Bou and Busto. In the Sprint Race, where the starting position for the final would be decided, he continued to do well, to start second to last.

For the final, Marcelli looked comfortable and confident, and took third place, rounding out the podium at the Arena Nova. With this result, he maintains third place in the overall standings and adds another podium finish to his list of achievements.

The next challenge for the Repsol Honda HRC riders will be on March 22nd in Cahors (France), the penultimate round of the 2025 season. Bou will attempt to confirm his 37th world title -his 19th in the indoor discipline.