Today the FIM has received communication from WESS Promotion, the promoter of FIM Hard Enduro World Championship since 2021, that despite their best efforts they have not been able to secure the necessary support to move forward with their plans for this season following the withdrawal of its main partner late last year.
Whilst WESS have worked tirelessly over the last two-month period to recruit new partners at late notice, they have not been able to secure the finances they require and having set a self-imposed deadline of the end of February, they have rightly informed the FIM that they are not able to promote the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.
The FIM would like to thank WESS for its work regarding the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship during the last years, and to pay tribute for the progress that the series has made under their management, with 2024 being one of the best editions to date. For this reason, the FIM is now making every possible effort to continue this path and is actively seeking and exploring alternative options that can hopefully allow the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship to take place, whilst acknowledging that amendments may have to be made to the original schedule.
Speaking about the situation FIM President Jorge Viegas stated: “Since we received the news in December, we have been in constant contact with WESS, and we understand the efforts they have made during the start of this year in order that they could continue their good work. Unfortunately, that is now not the case, and we cannot move forward without thanking them for the incredible job they have done with this series. The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is a great championship, so we are determined to find a solution that can allow it to continue this year and long into the future.”
A further announcement regarding the ongoing status of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship will be made as soon as it is possible to do so.
Words by the FIM – Feature Image courtesy of Future7Media
