Red Bull KTM Factory Racing heads into the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship with a formidable two-rider line-up of reigning champions, Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona, as the team targets further success at the highest level of enduro competition. With a combined total of 15 world titles between them, the pairing brings speed, consistency, and championship-winning experience.

Entering his 10th season with KTM, Josep Garcia returns to defend both his EnduroGP and Enduro1 crowns aboard the proven KTM 250 EXC-F. The Spaniard enjoyed an exceptional 2025 campaign, securing his second EnduroGP title alongside his third Enduro1 crown, adding to an already remarkable tally of seven world championships. Garcia’s dominance across the season saw him claim multiple overall victories and cement his reputation as one of the fastest and most consistent riders in the sport. In 2026, he will once again contest the Enduro1 class, aiming to secure a fourth consecutive E1 title and a third straight EnduroGP crown.

Joining Garcia in orange for 2026, Andrea Verona embarks upon his first EnduroGP season with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The Italian arrives as one of the most accomplished riders in the paddock, boasting eight world titles across youth, junior, and senior categories, including the prestigious EnduroGP crown in 2022. Verona enters the new season as the reigning Enduro2 World Champion and will compete in the E2 class aboard the KTM 450 EXC-F, targeting a third consecutive Enduro2 title while also aiming to return to the top of the overall EnduroGP standings.

Garcia maintained strong form over the winter with selected appearances in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, where he secured a podium finish at round two. He carried that momentum into the 2026 season with a perfect start in the Spanish Enduro Championship, winning every round to date. Verona has also continued to impress during the off-season, delivering standout performances in the highly competitive Italian Enduro Championship.

The 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship kicks off in Custonaci, Sicily, for the GP of Italy on April 10-12, marking a home round for Verona, before heading to Oliana for the GP of Spain on May 1-3, where Garcia will race on home soil. The series then continues with rounds in Finland, a double-header in Portugal, followed by France at the end of July. Concluding in Rhayader, Wales, on August 7-9, championship titles will be decided.

Josep Garcia: “Andrea and I have a really good relationship, and even though we’re very different in personality and riding style, it works well for the team. I think it creates a strong dynamic and helps push both of us forward. 2025 was an incredible season in terms of results, achieving all my main goals, but it was also physically demanding with a few injuries along the way. For 2026, I’ll stay in Enduro1 with the 250, and I feel really confident with the bike – it suits my aggressive style perfectly. I know I’ll be the rider to beat again after the last two seasons, and while that brings some pressure, it’s something I enjoy. My goals are clear: to defend my EnduroGP and Enduro1 titles and to give my maximum in every race.”

Andrea Verona: “To represent KTM in the World Championship is something I’m really proud of as it’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I have a really good relationship with Josep, and while we’ll be rivals on track, I’m sure we’ll be a strong team together throughout the season. My riding style suits the 450 well, as I prefer to be smooth and flow with the bike, and I feel really comfortable with its power and overall character. Last season was a positive one, winning the Enduro2 title and finishing second overall in EnduroGP, even if there were a few races where I knew I could improve. Over the winter, we’ve worked hard on the bike and I’m happy with the progress we’ve made. My goal is always to win, and I’m ready to fight for that again in 2026.”

Fabio Farioli – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager: “It’s an exciting season ahead for us with Josep and Andrea. Josep comes into 2026 after an outstanding year where he proved again that he is one of the strongest and most complete riders in EnduroGP, and his preparation over the winter has been very positive. Andrea is a great and new addition to the team. He brings a lot of experience, speed, and determination, and he has already shown how well he can adapt and perform at the highest level. Both riders have different strengths, different riding styles, and different stroke bikes, but that’s something that really benefits the team as a whole. We’ve worked hard during the off-season to prepare in the best possible way, and we’re confident we have everything in place to fight for wins and championships again this year.”