Repsol Honda’s Toni Bou is now a 40-time World Champion after clinching the 2026 FIM TrialGP title in Zelhem, the Netherlands, September 5-6, with one round still on the schedule.
Bou won both races on the first day (Saturday) of the two-day competition, setting the stage for the Spaniard to clinch the title early on Sunday. Another solid ride on day two sealed the deal for Bou, who now has 20 outdoor and 20 X-Trial titles to his name.
Since joining Repsol Honda HRC in 2007, Bou has won every X-Trial and TrialGP World Championship he has competed for. At 39, he is the most decorated rider in the history of motorcycling, with his career continuing to grow almost 20 years after he began dominating the world of trials riding.
In Zelham, Bou was perfect on Saturday, winning both races with room to spare, the first race over Beta’s Jaime Busto and the second over Beta’s Matteo Grattarola.
The chance for a weekend sweep was looking good for Bou, who won the first race over Busto by six points. However, in the final race of the weekend, the Montesa Cota 4RT rider Bou made a costly mistake in Zone Three that resulted in five points that ultimately proved decisive in the fight for the race win. Despite remaining competitive throughout the rest of the contest, Bou was unable to close the gap to Busto, who ultimately took the victory by just two points.
“I’m so happy,” Bou said. “Winning my 40th World title is incredible, and it’s still hard to believe we did it. This season has been amazing; we’ve been very consistent and made good decisions at crucial moments. I want to especially thank the team for all their hard work, because without them none of this would be possible. To be able to clinch the title here, before the final race, is very special.” CN
2026 FIM TrialGP Round 6 Results
Saturday Race 1 (Top 3)
- Toni Bou (Mon) 9
- Jaime Busto (Bet) 17
- Miquel Gelabert (Hon) 18
Saturday Race 2 (Top 3)
- Toni Bou (Mon) 9
- Matteo Grattarola (Bet) 16
- Jaime Busto (Bet) 17
Sunday Race 1 (Top 3)
- Toni Bou (Mon) 5
- Jaime Busto (Bet) 11
- Gabriel Marcelli (Mon) 21
Sunday Race 2 (Top 3)
- Jaime Busto (Bet) 3
- Toni Bou (Mon) 5
- Matteo Grattarola (Bet) 17
