The second round of the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship delivered a standout opening day in Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra, where Toni Bou once again stamped his authority on the premier TrialGP class with a dominant double race win, while Andrea Sofia Rabino emerged victorious in a tightly contested TrialGP Women battle against defending champion Berta Abellan.
Set in the Pyrenees under warm, bright conditions, riders faced a demanding course built into steep, rocky terrain at altitude, with sections reaching over 1,600 metres above sea level. The thin air and technical hazards combined to make bike setup and rider fitness critical across all classes.
Friday’s Super Test set the tone for the weekend, with Bou and Rabino both taking victories, while Britain’s Harry Turner topped Trial2 and fellow countryman Harison Skelton led Trial3 Junior.
In the premier TrialGP class, Bou carried his Super Test momentum straight into Saturday’s opening race, producing a near-flawless performance. The Spanish superstar, chasing an unprecedented twentieth consecutive world title, dropped just five marks to win Race 1 by 15 points ahead of teammate Gabriel Marcelli, giving Repsol Honda HRC a strong early one-two. Italy’s Matteo Grattarola and Britain’s Jack Peace were tied for third on 25 marks, with Grattarola taking the position on tie-break.
Just behind, Jaime Busto finished fifth, while class newcomer Harry Hemingway impressed again in sixth.
Before the Final, Super Pole reshuffled the starting order, with Marcelli setting the fastest time ahead of Busto and Grattarola. Bou, after an uncharacteristic mistake, was forced to start third on the road but quickly reasserted control. He opened with a clean and never looked back, completing a remarkable unpenalised Final that once again underlined his mastery of the discipline, while Marcelli consolidated second with another composed ride.
The Final scores carried into the Super Final, where Bou sealed his second win of the day, dropping just one mark on observation to secure the overall with a total of three, including time penalties. Marcelli finished second overall on 11, with Busto taking third ahead of Miquel Gelabert and Hemingway rounding out the top five.
“I’m super-happy to race here at my home,” Bou said. “This result has been amazing for my confidence – I was riding very well today – and I’m super-happy to take the win on the first day.”
Rabino Edges Abellan in Women’s Tie-Break Battle
The TrialGP Women category produced one of the tightest contests of the day, with Rabino and Abellan trading wins across the two races.
Abellan, the defending champion, started strongly despite a costly early mistake in Race 1. The Spanish rider recovered quickly to take the win by seven marks over Rabino, with France’s Alycia Soyer finishing third after a tie-break ahead of Czech rider Denisa Pechackova.
Britain’s Kaytlyn Adshead and Italy’s Alessia Bacchetta completed the top group, with Bacchetta slipping from second in the standings after a difficult opening race.
Race 2 saw Rabino respond immediately. A clean start gave the Italian control from the outset, and despite pressure from Abellan, she maintained her composure to take victory by eight marks. That result secured the overall win on a tie-break in Rabino’s favour.
“I’m very happy for today,” Rabino said. “The first race was not so good, but I’m much happier with my performance in race two, and the points are very important for the championship.”
Soyer again featured in the podium positions in Race 2, finishing third ahead of Britain’s Alice Minta, with Pechackova and Bacchetta completing the results.
Green and Bincaz Share Trial2 Wins as Green Claims Overall
The Trial2 class delivered a highly competitive opening day, with no shortage of changing race winners and tight margins across both motos.
Britain’s Billy Green continued his strong form from Japan, taking Race 1 victory on a score of five after a tight battle with compatriot George Hemingway. Spain’s Gerard Trueba finished third, while championship leader Alex Canales placed fourth ahead of Arnau Farré.
Race 2 saw France’s Benoit Bincaz strike back, taking victory on a low-scoring five-mark ride to edge Italy’s Francesco Titli. Canales secured third, enough to maintain his position at the top of the championship standings.
Despite finishing sixth in Race 2, Green’s Race 1 win and consistent overall performance delivered him the day’s combined victory, lifting him from fifth to second in the standings.
“I’m very happy to carry on where I left off in Japan,” Green said. “I felt like I was riding really well in the first race and the second race was good enough for the overall.”
Mazzola Opens Trial3 Junior Season With Victory
The Trial3 Junior category began its 2026 campaign in Andorra with a tightly fought opening day between multiple race winners.
Italy’s Fabio Mazzola opened strongly with a Race 1 win, finishing ahead of Skelton and Norway’s Patrick Bjørnland Larsen. However, Germany’s Marco Laure responded in Race 2, taking victory on a tie-break ahead of Spain’s Oriol Garcia Campano, with Mazzola just one mark behind in third.
Despite the Race 2 swing, Mazzola’s consistency across both races secured him the overall victory ahead of Skelton.
“This result makes me very happy,” Mazzola said. “I’ve been working very hard over the winter, but tomorrow is another day.”
Racing continues in Andorra on Sunday from 08:30 local time.
