Release from 31.01.2026
Husqvarna Factory Racing rider remains unbeaten with dominant ride in Hungary
Qualifying safely as second fastest for the all-important SuperPole shootout, Bolt delivered a mistake-free ride on the flowing Budapest track to secure pole position by over half a second. The result earned him three championship points and first gate pick for the evening’s finals.
A strong start in race one saw Bolt round the first corner in third place. However, a tangle with another rider in the rock section dropped the FE 350 racer down to fifth. From there, Billy delivered a sensational comeback ride, carving his way through the field to take the lead on the penultimate lap. Staying composed under pressure, he held firm to secure his first win of the night in style.
Starting from the second row for the reverse-grid race two, Billy bided his time through the opening corners, carefully avoiding early drama. Wasting no time in finding his rhythm, he surged into the lead by the end of lap one. From there, the reigning world champion was untouchable, extending his advantage with a composed and clinical ride. Crossing the line over nine seconds clear of his nearest rival, Bolt made it two wins from two.
A strong start in race three saw Billy take control early on, looking set to sign off the evening with another dominant ride. However, a small mistake in the rocks allowed Mitch Brightmore to slip past and take the lead. Regrouping quickly, Bolt kept his composure and steadily reeled in his rival, navigating traffic with precision before making a decisive pass to retake the lead. From there, the reigning champion remained focused to secure his third win of the night.
With victory in SuperPole and all three finals, Billy extended his lead at the top of the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship standings to 61 points, with three rounds remaining. Next up for Husqvarna Factory Racing is round five of the series – the GP of Serbia on 21 February.
Billy Bolt: “It’s been a great night here in Budapest, and as always, the fans have been amazing. The track had a nice flow to it, but honestly, I didn’t feel like I was the fastest guy out there today. So, to still come away with the overall win in those circumstances feels really good. I managed to put myself in the right positions and kept the mistakes to a minimum. On a track like this, just having a clean night is a win in itself. Mitch was riding well, especially in that last race – he’s had great speed all day, so the battle was on. What can I say? Three wins, another perfect night, I’m definitely not complaining.”
Results – 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship – Round 4, Hungary
Prestige Overall
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 63 points
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 51 points
3. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 42 points
4. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 35 points
5. Toby Martyn (Stark) 34 points
Prestige Race 1
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 11 laps, 6:42.077
2. Toby Martyn (Stark) 11 laps, 6:49.886
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 11 laps, 6:50.145
Prestige Race 2
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 6:59.192
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:08.324
3. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:22.433
Prestige Race 3
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 7:05.411
2. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 12 laps, 7:06.631
3. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 12 laps, 7:12.794
Championship Standings (After Round 4)
1. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 249 points
2. Jonny Walker (Triumph) 188 points
3. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 169 points
4. Eddie Karlsson (Stark) 153 points
5. Dominik Olszowy (Rieju) 101 points
6. Josep Garcia (KTM) 99 points
11. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 59 points
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