Billy BOLT is now just three rides away from his fourth world title in the MotoZ FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. As if to celebrate his potential triumph, it’s Newcastle, his birth city, hosting the grand finale of 2024.
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Billy BOLT (GBR-Husqvarna) enters the final showdown of the season in a position of strength. The Briton holds a 59-point lead over his closest competitor: Jonny WALKER (GBR-Beta). The privateer has managed to maintain suspense until the finale. However, WALKER knows his title chances are very slim. BOLT only needs to win the first heat to become world champion for the fourth time in his career! Nevertheless, both men will still put on a fierce performance for the numerous fans who will fervently support them.
But the Prestige category has plenty to offer on this final round. The battle for third place, notably between Manuel LETTENBICHLER (GER-KTM) and another Briton, Will HOARE (Rieju). The Spanish brand rider is chasing the official KTM boy and is 32 points behind. Last weekend in Bulgaria seems to have given HOARE a second wind as he attempts to reach the final podium. Another battle featuring a British rider is between Dominik OLSZOWY (POL-Rieju) and Mitch BRIGHTMORE (GBR-GASGAS). The two former Junior World Champions (2021 vs 2023) are tied perfectly with 191 points. Whoever finishes ahead of the other in Newcastle will be ranked among the top five in the world in the discipline! We will also keep an eye on the usual leaders of the pack. Eddie KARLSSON (SWE-Husqvarna) will he have been able to replace his broken engine or could he simply come to race in Great Britain on an entirely new bike (or brand) ? The Swede showed a conquering spirit in the last GP. Along his path will, as usual, stand the valiant Diogo VIEIRA (POR-GASGAS) or even a Tim APOLLE (GER-Beta) boosted by his race in Sofia. Everything seems to be falling into place on a track concocted by Paul EDMONDSON and his teams. A finale that promises to be grandiose to close a season that was spectacular in every way.
This simple question to find out if the name BRIGHTMORE will still shine in the Junior category for another year? Mitch was crowned last year and his younger brother Ashton is on the verge of succeeding him if he doesn’t make irreparable mistakes in his national Grand Prix. The young Briton holds a 26-point lead over the swift Suff SELLA (ISR-KTM). Will this lead be enough for BRIGHTMORE to conquer and retain the title within the family circle? The 17-year-old has been relentless for three GPs, winning three consecutive victories! Mentally affected, Suff SELLA showed signs of being very shaken during BRIGHTMORE’s last victory in Bulgaria. Did he need this wake-up call to find his way and win the first world title for a representative of the Middle East?
Roland LISZKA (HUN-KTM) now only has a 14-point lead over Marc FERNANDEZ SERRA (ESP-KTM) who is finishing the season strongly. Will the Hungarian manage to retain the bronze medal against the fiery Spaniard? Both boys will have to beware of Milan SCHMUESER (GER-Sherco), more determined than ever to salvage his season by finishing 2024 on another podium.
Junior or Prestige, both categories should offer an extraordinary spectacle to bid farewell to ABC Communication, the historic promoter of the MotoZ FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Bastien and Alain BLANCHARD will leave the SuperEnduro arenas after over 12 years of presence alongside the greatest riders of the discipline.”
