After Poland, the MotoZ FIM SuperEnduro World Championship visits another essential destination: Germany. The WT Energiesystem Arena is once again the venue for the German round and 3rd Grand Prix of the season. World championship leader Billy BOLT must be wary of his compatriot Jonny WALKER who has been in great form since the start of the season.
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Jonny WALKER (GBR-Beta) was very convincing during the second round of the season held in Krakow. Winner of the second moto, WALKER managed to keep BOLT at a reasonable distance. This was BOLT’s first round defeat in over a year. More powerful when setting off, WALKER knows that he must still strengthen himself to be able to contain the fiery Husqvarna rider. Jonny has worked considerably on his riding over the past two seasons, managing to “Boltize” his technique over various obstacles. In pure speed he is almost the equal of his friend Billy the Dog. He must now use his enormous progress by winning a new GP. Success, after which he has been chasing for a few seasons now. Riesa is well known as Krakow for offering technical and demanding tracks. WALKER could take advantage of this opportunity to return to Grand-Prix victory.
To achieve this, he will have to dominate Billy BOLT, more motivated than ever to mark 2024 with his domination. Winner of the first two rounds, the British rider is once again at the top of his game. Formidable from the superpole to the last moto of each GP, BOLT does not display the slightest weakness. Don’t think that he is a soulless winning machine. Far from this image, the englishman can also experience moments of weakness. It’s up to his opponents to seize the opportunity when they present themselves. Big favorite for this 2024 Germanic round, BOLT will have to remain on guard as he is now accustomed to doing.
Manuel LETTENBICHLER (GER-KTM) wants to shine for his home race. The official KTM rider is back in 2024. The German finished 6th in France and 4th in Poland, he shows a good progression faithful to the plan that the double HardEnduro world champion has set for himself. In Riesa and thanks to the support of the crowd, Mani will want to be ambitious and aim for a spot on the podium. He will find on his way a certain Will HOARE (GBR-Beta), 3rd in the general classification after having signed 2 good third places in France and Poland. Aware of his potential, the 2019 Junior World Champion wants to maintain this pace and continue his effort to be the best of the others behind the two mountains BOLT and WALKER.
The German race should offer various moment. Multiple outsiders will have a role to play in the 3rd round of the season. Dominik OLSZOWY (POL- Rieju) is still on the hunt to score his first Prestige podium. He will have a hard time facing opponents like the Swede Eddie KARLSSON on his Husqvarna. Fast in qualifying but who still has to confirm during the heats. We will also follow the progress of 2023 Junior world champion Mitch BRIGHTMORE (GBR-GASGAS) who continues to gain strength. The evening could in any case be very spectacular and offer a lot of pleasure and excitement to the spectators at the WT Energiesystem Arena which will be sold out for the occasion.
Promising fight in Junior
After two contested Grand Prix and two different winners, the Junior category promises to be very open once again. Suff SELLA (ISR- KTM) was the first winner of the season after largely dominating the French Grand Prix. This first round was particularly delicate for Ashton BRIGHTMORE (GBR-GASGAS) the 2023 vice world champion. The young Briton reacted in the best possible way by winning the Polish Grand Prix. Before the German round, the Englishman and the Israeli are only separated by 3 small units to the advantage of the British. Roland LISZKA (HUN-KTM) is 3rd in the provisional ranking. All these boys will have to take into account the return of Milan SCHMUESER (GER-Sherco) absent due to injury during the Polish round. Invigorated and motivated as ever, the German will try to get back into the race for the Junior World Championship.
The German Grand Prix, 3rd round of the MotoZ FIM SuperEnduro world championship, can be followed live and in full on: www.superenduro.tv Saturday January 6 from 6 p.m. CET.
European Cup: an already decisive round.
The European Cup is back for the second time this season. This event already marks the halfway point of the category. The points will therefore be of capital importance to win the continental crown! Xavi LEON SOLE (ESP-GASGAS) will try to maintain the good form shown in Poland. He will have to be wary of the two Poles Maciej WIECKOWSKI (GASGAS) and Hubert ZBIKOWSKI (KTM). We will also have to watch the Italian Alessandro AZZALINI (GASGAS) who showed great things in Krakow.
Raven spectator run contest
During the Grand Prix, the public is involved with the new championship partner RAVEN. A few privileged people will have the opportunity during a frenzied sprint to become the hero of the evening by winning the spectator race. The fastest will receive a nice prize to reward their efforts.
