Can’t say we saw this one coming. EnduroGP star, Andrea Verona, has officially signed to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship. Verona is set to compete in the Enduro2 category aboard the KTM 450 EXC-F, while reigning EnduroGP Champion Josep Garcia, will continue in the Enduro1 class. The signing extends Verona’s five-year long relationship within the KTM Group of brands.
“I’m really happy to be part of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team from now onwards, said Verona. “It has been a dream of mine since I was a kid to ride a factory orange bike and to now finally have the chance feels unbelievable! I’ll give my maximum effort to be the best out there and win as much as possible! I’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone involved, and bring on 2026!”
“We’re really pleased that Andrea is joining the Red Bull KTM team,” said team manager Fabio Farioli. “Having worked with him for five years already, we know what Andrea is capable of and we’re committed to helping continue his success. He is a proven champion and we have no doubt that next season will be another great one for the team. We have been working hard since the end of the championship to be 100% ready for next year. Our 2026 EnduroGP lineup is super strong with both Andrea Verona and Josep Garcia, so we can’t wait for the new season already!”
Verona is already an eight-time Enduro World Champion, with his 2025 season campaign including 14 Enduro2 podium finishes, seven of them victories, and 11 overall EnduroGP podiums. With Andrea Verona in Enduro2 and Josep Garcia in Enduro1, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will objectively have one of the strongest lineups in 2026.
