SuperEnduro in Łódź delivers high-speed drama as Bolt remains unstoppable and Brits dominate the Prestige podium.
The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship arrived in Łódź, Poland, for Round 4, featuring the longest and fastest track of the season. With a mix of speed, technical sections, and the unforgettable grandstand climb, the event thrilled fans and shook up the standings in multiple categories.
A quick summary
Prestige
Billy Bolt continued his dominant form, securing another clean sweep despite early struggles in SuperPole, where Jonny Walker took his first win of the season. The Brightmore brothers, Ashton and Mitch, fought fiercely for podium positions, with Ashton earning his first Prestige-class podium. Dominik Olszowy put on a spectacular show for the home crowd, but technical problems cost him a shot at victory. Bolt continues to comfortably lead the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, while Walker faces increasing pressure from the Brightmores.
Junior
After several near-misses this season, Milan Schmüser claimed his first overall victory with a consistent 2-2-2 finish. Marc Fernandez Serra won Finals 1 and 3 but struggled in the reversed-grid Final 2, finishing 2nd overall. Manuel Gómez Martinez secured his first career race win in Final 2 and claimed 3rd place overall.
Youth
Ramón Godino Gómez was untouchable, securing a perfect 1-1 victory to extend his lead in the Youth World Cup standings. The battle for 2nd place came down to Michał Laska and Fraiser Lampkin, with Lampkin taking 2nd overall (3-2) after Laska crashed in the final moto, dropping to 3rd (2-4).
Expert
With most of Expert riders absent, Grzegorz Kargul dominated, winning both races comfortably. Hubert Hyła tried to challenge him but made too many errors and had to settle for 2nd place (2-2). Filip Gacek completed the podium with 4-3 finishes.
Prestige World Championship – The battle for the podium is heating up
SuperPole
Billy Bolt (GBR) made a couple of surprising mistakes in his SuperPole lap and finished second with a time of 49.212 s, losing his first SuperPole point of the season!
Jonny Walker (GBR) capitalized on this, setting the fastest lap with 49.149 s, finally claiming a SuperPole win this season and earning 3 points.
Eddie Karlsson (SWE) secured third place with 49.714 s, grabbing the last available point.
Mitch Brightmore (GBR) clocked a competitive 50.214 s, taking fourth, just outside the points.
Final 1 – Bolt’s calculated race and a strong performance by Karlsson
Mitch Brightmore grabbed the holeshot but in the end yielded to the pressure from Billy Bolt, who played a calculated race this time, waiting for the right moment to take the lead. From then on, Bolt controlled the race to secure his first victory of the night.
Eddie Karlsson, aboard his electric Stark Varg, took full advantage of the latest revisions to the FIM Balance of Power for electric bikes, finishing in 2nd place, just under 5 seconds behind Bolt. Mitch rounded out the podium in 3rd, followed by his younger brother Ashton Brightmore.
Jonny Walker had a tough race, falling on the rock section and suffering additional issues, finishing only 6th. William Hoare (GBR) made a strong comeback after injury, securing 5th place. Dominik Olszowy (POL), still recovering from an internal bleeding injury sustained in Romania, showed promising late-race pace and finished 7th.
Final 2 – Olszowy, Brightmore and Bolt fight it out
In the reversed-grid race, Dominik Olszowy shone bright and despite starting from the second row, took the holeshot – a feat rarely seen in SuperEnduro history! Cheered on by the Polish fans, Olszowy built a commanding lead and seemed set for victory.
However, 3 laps from the end, Olszowy started making small mistakes, which paired with the effects of his recent injury slowed him down noticeably. Billy Bolt and Ashton Brightmore caught up with Olszowy on the rock section, making a dramatic double overtake.
Bolt, using his signature precision and technique, executed a one-wheel pirouette on a large rock, brushing the inside track barrier to take the lead. He then fended off a determined Ashton Brightmore, who was hungry for his first Prestige class moto win.
Olszowy held on for 3rd, with Mitch Brightmore in 4th. Jonny Walker endured another difficult race, finishing 5th after a tough battle with Bolt, where he was aggressively challenged on the slippery stairs and slid backward.
Eddie Karlsson and Alfredo Gómez (ESP) fought hard for 7th and 8th place. Toby Martin (GBR) retired from the race and the event due to a hand injury sustained in a start collision with William Hoare.
Final 3 – A moto that had fans on their feet
The final Prestige race of the night was a breathtaking spectacle, with riders pushing to their limits on the fast and treacherous track in Łódź, Poland. The track was a prime example of what a SuperEnduro track should be. Demanding, thrilling, and unforgiving. The infamous soft Polish soil created deep ruts, making every corner a test of skill and endurance.
Jonny Walker, determined to claim victory after an amazing SuperPole performance and two tough motos, rocketed off the start line, with Billy Bolt roaring close behind. The battle raged as the two went wheel-to-wheel, but a mistake on the rock section cost Walker the lead, allowing Bolt to push to front. The Brightmore brothers smelled blood and launched an all-out attack.
What followed was a high-intensity four-rider battle that had fans on their feet. Ashton Brightmore seized the lead momentarily, but the reigning king of SuperEnduro, Billy Bolt, executed a bold move on the stairs to reclaim the top spot. Despite relentless pressure from Ashton Brightmore, Bolt held firm, securing yet another clean sweep. Ashton Brightmore crossed the line less than one second behind, with Walker 3rd and Mitch Brightmore 4th.
Amidst the thrilling battle at the front, drama unfolded further back. Dominik Olszowy’s race ended early as persistent mechanical issues forced him to push his bike back to the paddock, leaving the Polish fans heartbroken.
Final standings
Billy Bolt stood on the highest step of the podium, joined by Ashton Brightmore in 2nd and Mitch Brightmore in 3rd. Ashton Brightmore, for the first time, got to taste the champagne in the Prestige class, which, with the support of his older brother and a satisfied Bolt, was mostly sprayed onto the overjoyed father of the Brightmore brothers.
The FIM SuperEnduro World Championship battle is getting more intense. While Billy Bolt continues to stretch his lead to a commanding 81 points over Jonny Walker, the fight for the remaining podium spots is heating up. Walker now feels the pressure from the Brightmore brothers, with Ashton just 10 points and Mitch 18 points behind Walker. Eddie Karlsson is also still in the mix, trailing Mitch Brightmore by only 13 points.
Junior World Cup – Schmüser takes overall victory
Final 1 – Chaos at the start, Fernandez holds on
A massive first-turn crash took out several riders, leaving Marc Fernandez Serra (ESP) and Milan Schmüser (GER) to battle for victory. Fernandez Serra resisted strong pressure from Schmüser, and took the win. The fight for 3rd place was intense, with Raúl Frutos de Mingo (ESP) emerging victorious after Toby Shaw (GBR) and Szymon Kus (POL) crashed.
Final 2 – Gómez Martinez takes his first win
The reversed-grid format caused problems for Fernandez Serra, who struggled off the start and only managed 9th place. Marius Popovici (ROU) led early but made a mistake on the rock section, handing the lead to Manuel Gómez Martinez (ESP), who held off Schmüser for his first-ever race win. Toby Shaw (GBR) finished 3rd after a solid ride.
Final 3 – Fernandez Serra wins, but Schmüser takes overall victory
In a thrilling rematch, Schmüser pushed hard to challenge Fernandez Serra, but mistakes cost him the win. Fernandez Serra secured his second victory of the night. Manuel Gómez Martinez rounded out the podium.
Final standings
With a consistent 2-2-2 finish, Schmüser claimed his first overall win at the GP of Poland, breaking his unlucky streak. Fernandez Serra finished 2nd (1-8-1) while Manuel Gómez Martinez secured 3rd place (8-1-4).
Youth World Cup – Godino Gómez’s perfect night
Godino Gómez dominates again
Ramón Godino Gómez (ESP) continued his winning streak from Romania, proving he is a rising star in the Youth 125cc class. Godino Gómez backed rider showcased his skills on the fast Łódź track, taking the lead early in both races and securing a perfect 1-1 score. With this result, he solidifies his position as the SuperEnduro Youth World Cup leader.
A battle for second between Laska and Lampkin
The fight for second place overall was between Michał Laska (POL) and Fraiser Lampkin (GBR). In Final 1, Laska thrilled the home crowd by finishing 2nd, with Lampkin 3rd. The decisive battle came in Final 2, where Laska crashed under pressure, allowing Lampkin to claim 2nd place overall (3-2).
Final standings
Godino Gómez dominated with a perfect 1-1, Lampkin secured 2nd place (3-2), and despite late mistakes, Laska finished 3rd (2-4), maintaining his streak of four consecutive podiums.
EXPERT – Kargul breaks through
Kargul dominates on home soil
With the Expert riders absent ahead of the Budapest round next weekend, the Expert class gave national riders a chance to shine. Grzegorz Kargul (POL), fresh off a victory in Romania, delivered a masterclass in technical riding, taking two dominant race wins.
Hyła’s challenge falls short
Hubert Hyła (POL) was the only rider who could attempt to challenge Kargul, but his aggressive attacks led to costly mistakes. Kargul took full advantage, securing both race wins, even surviving a final-lap crash in Final 2, where he still crossed the line with a 30-second lead.
Final Standings
Kargul claimed 1st place (1-1), Hyła finished 2nd (2-2), while Filip Gacek secured 3rd (4-3) after a strong performance in the second moto.
24 MX Leader Plates
Prestige: Billy Bolt (GBR)
Junior: Marc Fernandez Serra (ESP)
Youth: Ramón Godino Gómez (ESP)
Full results: https://superenduro.org/results/2025-season/
Do not miss the 5th round in Budapest!
Next week, the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship heads to Hungary for Round 5 on 8 February 2025 at the beautiful MVM Dome in Budapest. This iconic venue will provide a breathtaking setting for what promises to be a thrilling event that may even set a new SuperEnduro attendance record!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of SuperEnduro action in Budapest – see you there!
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