LETTENBICHLER FIRED UP FOR 2026 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler returns to the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship this weekend in Gliwice, Poland, ready to take on the full seven-round 2026 season aboard his KTM 300 EXC. After sitting out last year’s indoor campaign due to injury, the newly crowned Hard Enduro World Champion is back and READY TO RACE. Joining Mani in action for round one, EnduroGP World Champion Josep Garcia lines up for a wildcard SuperEnduro appearance on his KTM 250 EXC-F.
Lettenbichler last competed in SuperEnduro in 2024, where he claimed third in the championship after delivering four overall podium finishes. Now fully fit and coming off an outstanding 2025 outdoor season, highlighted by wrapping up his fourth Hard Enduro title in a row, the German star is eager to carry that momentum indoors. With renewed motivation and plenty of preparation behind him, Mani looks forward to lining up in Poland and getting in the mix once again with the very best in the sport.
Racing alongside Lettenbichler for the opening round will be Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Josep Garcia, who will make his SuperEnduro debut this weekend on his KTM 250 EXC-F. The 2025 EnduroGP and Enduro1 World Champion joins the entry list for one round only, adding valuable indoor experience to his already impressive skill set before turning his attention back to his EnduroGP title defence. While Garcia’s appearance is limited to Poland, his skill and undeniable speed are expected to make him a strong contender.
After the championship launches in Gliwice, the series continues with six more rounds across Europe through the winter months. The 2026 calendar features visits to Germany, Spain and Hungary in January, followed by Serbia and the United Kingdom in February, before concluding in France on 7 March.
Mani Lettenbichler:“I’m super excited to be back racing indoors after a year off. The sport has evolved a lot recently and there are a lot of really talented young riders coming through, so it’s going to be interesting to see the battles on track. There’s another focus for me this winter, too, as I’m going to become a father in January, so I’m very excited for that of course. Coming off the back of my Hard Enduro title, I’m feeling fit and motivated to take on SuperEnduro and can’t wait to get back in action at round one!”
Josep Garcia:“I’m really excited to be racing round one of the 2026 SuperEnduro championship! It’s going to be a great experience for me with a new discipline and format that I’ve never raced before. The level of competition is super high among the top riders, so I can’t wait to get in the mix. For years, I have wanted to race SuperEnduro and now it feels like the perfect time to give it a go. I want to have fun and keep the pressure off, but I have been training and I will give 100% as always. I’m looking forward to tomorrow!”
Fabio Farioli – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager:“We arrive at the opening round with a lot of excitement, especially having both of our riders coming in as reigning world champions in their respective outdoor disciplines. Taking on the established leader of SuperEnduro is a great challenge, and both Mani and Josep are ready for it. They’ve been fully focused over the past weeks, working hard in training and preparing their bikes specifically for the demands of indoor racing. Josep is joining us for this one event and is eager to show his speed on this stage, while for Mani it’s an important opportunity to prove himself in the indoor arena. We’re really looking forward to seeing how they perform when the gate drops.”
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