It was a great weekend for Toni Bou and his Repsol Honda HRC team in Italy, where Bou topped both days of competition in rounds four and five of the X-Trial Championship, and Honda left town after going 1-2 both days.
Bou and his Montesa Cota 4RT-mounted teammate, Gabriel Marcelli, secured the top two steps of the podium Saturday and Sunday, while third place went to GasGas factory rider Jaime Busto on Saturday and Beta’s Matteo Grattarola on Sunday. Busto failed to qualify for the final on Sunday.
Bou leads the championship with 95 points, and Marcelli increased his lead over Busto with 72 points. Busto trails Marcelli by 10 points. Beta’s Harry Hemingway is fourth (35 points) and Grattarola is fifth (21).
“This weekend in Italy has been incredible,” said team manager Takahisa Fujinami on Sunday. “Today we achieved another one-two finish, our fourth of the year, and I’m very happy with all the team’s work. Toni was amazing today, completing the first round with zero penalty points and having a very strong final. He’s extended his lead in the overall standings and is gradually recovering physically [from a lingering shoulder injury sustained in preseason practice]. As for Gabri, he looked more comfortable on the bike today, and the results reflected that. He achieved another podium finish, and Jaime’s absence from the final gives him a small advantage in the championship, which is important. Now we have a short break, which we’ll use to rest and come back stronger for the next race.”
“It’s been a perfect weekend, and we couldn’t ask for more,” Bou said. “I achieved two consecutive victories, which are very important for the championship. I’m also happy with how I feel physically, which is better than expected.” CN
2025 FIM X-Trial Rounds 4-5 Results
SATURDAY FINAL
- Toni Bou (Mon) 12
- Gabriel Marcelli (Mon) 28
- Jaime Busto (GG) 30
- Harry Hemingway (Bet) 30
SUNDAY FINAL
- Toni Bou (Mon) 9
- Gabriel Marcelli (Mon) 18
- Matteo Grattarola (Bet) 30
- Harry Hemingway (Bet) 30
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