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A dramatic late charge by GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona saw the Italian take victory on day two at round two of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship.

• Verona’s thrilling late push secures EnduroGP win
• Debut EnduroGP podium for Samuele Bernardini with third
• Adverse weather causes disruption in Oliana, Spain

After picture-perfect weather on day one at the GP of Spain for round two of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship, day two was the polar opposite. Forecasted adverse weather conditions rang true, bringing torrential rain and flooding throughout Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

Intense work by promoters Prime Stadium Eventos, event organisers Moto Club Segre and the FIM, ensured racing could continue. Revising the course layout and delaying the start allowed the weather to improve, creating better conditions for all.

Verona pounces to claim dramatic EnduroGP victory

Remaining unfazed by the changes in weather, terrain and schedule, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia attacked hard from the word go on day two. Fastest in the opening POLISPORT Extreme Test and ACERBIS Cross Test, he ended a revised lap one as the early leader. Closing out lap two with a win in the first timed run of the GMOTO Enduro Test, the Spaniard built up a 30-second lead over GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona.

The battle for third was intense, with just one second separating three riders. Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Samuele Bernardini held an eight-hundredths of a second advantage over Sherco Racing Factory’s Hamish Macdonald in fourth, with Triumph Italia Racing’s Morgan Lesiardo nine tenths of a second back in fifth. Unfortunately, TM MOTO Boano Factory Racing’s Zach Pichon proved the biggest casualty of the test. Getting stuck on a climb, the Frenchman slipped from third down to 21st.

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The opening day of racing at round two of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia win in Oliana, Spain.

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Garcia rides to EnduroGP victory on home soil

Under sunny skies in Oliana, Spain, the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship readied itself for an exciting day of racing at round two. Riding a wave of momentum following his win in Friday’s AKRAPOVIC Super Test, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia began day one primed for business.

Sharp off the mark, the Spaniard quickly topped the opening GMOTO Enduro Test by almost six seconds from TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon, with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona a further seven seconds behind in third.

Fastest in the opening POLISPORT Extreme Test ahead of Sherco Racing Factory’s Theo Espinasse, Garcia extended his lead to 15 seconds over Pichon. With Verona winning the first ACERBIS Cross Test, and Garcia placing an ‘uncharacteristic’ fifth, it momentarily looked like the fight for victory was about to tighten up.

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