Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has successfully defended his EnduroGP crown, wrapping up the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship with a commanding performance at the seventh and final round in Zschopau, Germany. Racing his KTM 250 EXC-F, Garcia claimed a dominant win on Saturday before securing the title with a determined second-place finish on Sunday.

Heading to Germany as the newly crowned Enduro1 World Champion, but just weeks after a heavy crash at round six in Italy, Garcia faced mounting pressure coming into the final round with his EnduroGP-class lead reduced to just 15 points. Knowing he needed to deliver a strong weekend to retain the overall crown, Josep arrived in Zschopau ready to fight.

The decisive weekend got underway with the Friday night Super Test, where Garcia wasted no time laying down a marker, placing third on the tight and technical course. The Spanish ace then came out swinging on day one, taking control of the EnduroGP class from the opening test. Mastering the classic enduro terrain, Josep delivered a outstanding ride to take the win by an impressive 47.78 seconds. The result extended his lead at the top of the EnduroGP standings to 18 points, putting him in prime position to secure the title.

Despite freezing temperatures and rough, technical conditions on day two, Garcia maintained his composure. Needing only a solid finish to secure the championship, he pushed hard all day through the iconic Saxony tests. At the end of the day, Josep crossed the line as runner-up, just 8.63 seconds behind Andrea Verona – more than enough to lock in his second consecutive EnduroGP title.

Garcia’s 2025 season has been nothing short of exceptional. From the opening round in Portugal, he has been the rider to beat, demonstrating his trademark speed and skill across all conditions. The Spaniard has taken eight EnduroGP overall victories, alongside a near-perfect record in the Enduro1 category by winning all but one day of racing so far this season to claim the class title one round early at the GP of Italy.

The Red Bull KTM star’s latest world title adds to an already remarkable résumé. Now a two-time back-to-back EnduroGP World Champion, Garcia has reaffirmed his position at the pinnacle of world enduro – cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s elite.

With Garcia’s standout season delivering consistent top results, KTM has also claimed both the FIM EnduroGP and Enduro1 Manufacturer World Championships for 2025. The two titles are a testament to the race-ready performance and reliability of the KTM 250 EXC-F across some of the toughest offroad racing conditions on the planet.

Josep Garcia: “This feels incredible! After taking the win on Saturday, today felt like the longest day of racing in my life. It was a really tough day with some super-tricky conditions and destroyed tests. I knew what I had to do, but still wanted to fight for the victory for the whole day. It wasn’t easy, and in the last lap, I started to struggle a little bit. But now, after taking the title, it feels incredible. I’m a two-time EnduroGP World Champion! I want to give thanks to the whole Red Bull KTM team, as well as all my friends and everyone who has been involved this season. Now, it’s time to celebrate!”

Results – FIM EnduroGP World Championship, Round 7

EnduroGP – Day 1

1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:17:44.88

2. Andrea Verona (ITA), GASGAS, 1:18:32.66 +47.78

3. Samuele Bernardini (ITA), Honda, 1:19:19.51 +1:34.63

4. Hamish Macdonald (NZL), Sherco, 1:19:26.89 +1:42.01

5. Antoine Magain (ITA), Sherco, 1:19:42.80 +1:57.92

Enduro1 – Day 1

1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:17:44.88

2. Samuele Bernardini (ITA), Honda, 1:19:19.51 +1:34.63

3. Jeremy Sydow (GER), Sherco, 1:19:44.21 +1:59.33

4. Jamie McCanney (GBR), Triumph, 1:21:12.01 +3:27.13

5. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA), Triumph, 1:21:46.85 +4:01.97

EnduroGP – Day 2

1. Andrea Verona (ITA), GASGAS, 1:14:55.53

2. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:15:04.16 +8.63

3. Hamish Macdonald (NZL), Sherco, 1:15:09.57 +14.04

4. Max Ahlin (SWE), KTM, 1:15:21.99 +26.46

5. Jeremy Sydow (GER), Sherco, 1:15:37.84 +42.31

Enduro1 – Day 2

1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 1:15:04.16

2. Jeremy Sydow (GER), Sherco, 1:15:37.84 +33.68

3. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA), Triumph, 1:15:37.86 +33.70

4. Samuele Bernardini (ITA), Honda, 1:16:36.65 +1:32.49

5. Jamie McCanney (GBR), Triumph, 1:17:16.63 +2:12.47

Championship Standings (After round 7)

EnduroGP

1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 244 pts

2. Andrea Verona (ITA), GASGAS, 229 pts

3. Zach Pichon (FRA), TM Moto, 181 pts

Enduro1

1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 273 pts

2. Samuele Bernardini (ITA), Honda, 205 pts

3. Morgan Lesiardo (ITA), Triumph, 197 pts