GasGas rider Jaime Busto fired the first shot in the 2023 FIM Trial World Championship when he topped the first of two days of competition in Spain, April 15-16.]
Friday rain resulted in slippery conditions, which played into the 26-year-old’s hands. The GasGas rider from Spain finished six marks ahead of defending champion, Repsol Honda’s Toni Bou (Montesa).
“It has been an incredible day for me,” said Busto. “I felt great from the first section. It wasn’t hard but it was easy to make mistakes. We were very well prepared, and the bike and the team worked perfectly.”
Bou’s teammate, Gabriel Marcelli captured his second career podium in third. Adam Raga (TRRS) and Aniol Gelabert (Beta) rounded out the top five.
Bou bounced back on Sunday. In much drier conditions, both Bou and Busto dropped several marks each, but Bou had three less, which gave him the day’s victory.
“I am super-happy with the victory, and I feel it is very important for the championship,” said Bou. “I had a great battle with Jaime—he is a big talent, and it is amazing to be fighting with him.”
Raga traded third-place positions with Marcelli on Sunday, while Scorpa rider Jorge Casales rounded out the top five.
Bou and Busto head to round two in Portugal tied at the top of the championship leaderboard. CN
2023 FIM Trial World Championship Round 1 Results
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