Toni Bou wins latest title in Cahors
CahorsThe Repsol Honda HRC rider claims his nineteenth title in the indoor discipline. Gabriel Marcelli is third in France.
There was an unforgettable night for the Repsol Honda HRC riders, who took podium finishes in the X-Trial World Championship. Toni Bou made history by winning his 37th title with second place, and his teammate was third.
Bou continued to add to his impressive record of achievements, securing the 2025 title in Cahors. During the first lap, the Montesa Cota 4RT rider completed the six action zones with seven penalty points, which mathematically secured him a place in the final and the title.
In the fight for Super Pole, he took an early lead and held it, which gave him the last place in the final. Once in the decisive round, Bou was solid a tightly contested final section, and took second place. In total, this season Bou has five wins in seven races to date.
It was also a good day for Gabriel Marcelli, who managed to take another podium finish. On the first lap, the Repsol Honda rider was very strong from the get-go and, despite receiving a 10-point penalty, placed third, which gave him a direct spot in the final. In the Super Pole, Marcelli kept the same feeling on the bike and would face the decisive sections starting second to last.
Once in the final, the Montesa Cota 4RT rider made some mistakes, but still remained in contention for the Top 3 and managed to secure a podium finish in the French town. In total, he has five podiums this season and remains in third place in the overall standings.
The final round of the X-Trial World Championship for the Repsol Honda riders will be on April 26th in Tallinn, Estonia.
I'm very happy. It's clear that the goal was the title, right from the start. The season didn't start the way we wanted in Madrid, but we managed to turn it around. We're a very solid team, we don't make mistakes and we've made it to every final possible. We've achieved many victories and I've ridden very well, so I'm really happy with the season and the title. It's something very special, as you never know if it's going to be the last. I've been very fortunate to win many more than I could have imagined, so I have to enjoy it.
I'm very happy. It's clear that the goal was the title, right from the start. The season didn't start the way we wanted in Madrid, but we managed to turn it around. We're a very solid team, we don't make mistakes and we've made it to every final possible. We've achieved many victories and I've ridden very well, so I'm really happy with the season and the title. It's something very special, as you never know if it's going to be the last. I've been very fortunate to win many more than I could have imagined, so I have to enjoy it.
Today wasn't bad. In the end, I got third place, which is good, and getting on the podium is always a positive thing. The bike felt great and the feeling was very good, I just wasn't able to show my true level. There's still one more round of the X-Trial World Championship left, so we'll go for that first victory in it.I want to congratulate my team-mate Toni who has won his 37th world title and has had an incredible season.
Today wasn't bad. In the end, I got third place, which is good, and getting on the podium is always a positive thing. The bike felt great and the feeling was very good, I just wasn't able to show my true level. There's still one more round of the X-Trial World Championship left, so we'll go for that first victory in it.I want to congratulate my team-mate Toni who has won his 37th world title and has had an incredible season.
Toni has made history again, and I'm very proud to be able to experience this with him. In today's race, he led throughout, but despite the advantage, the extra pressure for the title win was there. In the end, he finished second, and we're very happy about our 37th title. Gabri was very strong from the first lap, but today Toni and Jaime had a little more than him. We'll have to keep waiting for our first victory with him.
Toni has made history again, and I'm very proud to be able to experience this with him. In today's race, he led throughout, but despite the advantage, the extra pressure for the title win was there. In the end, he finished second, and we're very happy about our 37th title. Gabri was very strong from the first lap, but today Toni and Jaime had a little more than him. We'll have to keep waiting for our first victory with him.
X-Trial France Results
Pos | Rider | Num | Nation | L1 | L2 | L3 | Team | Constructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jaime Busto | 69 | SPA | 10 | - | 14 | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas |
2 | Toni Bou | 1 | SPA | 7 | - | 15 | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa |
3 | Gabriel Marcelli | 38 | SPA | 10 | - | 23 | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa |
4 | Arnau Farre | 14 | SPA | 21 | 0:55.3 | 30 | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco |
5 | Benoit Bincaz | 73 | FRA | 11 | 0:59.9 | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | |
6 | Jack Peace | 76 | GBR | 21 | 2:03.0 | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | |
7 | Sondre Haga | 99 | NOR | 22 | 1:53.3 | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | |
8 | Hugo Dufrese | 17 | FRA | 25 | 1:55.3 | Beta | Beta |
Riders' Standings
Pos | Rider | Num | Nation | Team | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Toni Bou | 1 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 130 |
2 | Jaime Busto | 69 | SPA | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 99 |
3 | Gabriel Marcelli | 38 | SPA | Repsol Honda HRC | Montesa | 75 |
4 | Adam Raga | 68 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 48 |
5 | Benoit Bincaz | 73 | FRA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 45 |
6 | Matteo Grattarola | 88 | ITA | Beta Factory Racing | Beta | 23 |
7 | Alex Canales | 24 | SPA | Montesa Talent School | Montesa | 13 |
8 | Jack Peace | 76 | GBR | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 12 |
9 | Arnau Farre | 14 | SPA | Sherco Factory Team | Sherco | 9 |
10 | Sondre Haga | 99 | NOR | Gas Gas Factory Team | Gas Gas | 8 |
11 | Aniol Gelabert | 28 | SPA | TRRS Factory Team | TRRS | 6 |
12 | Hugo Dufrese | 17 | FRA | Beta | Beta | 5 |
13 | Lorenzo Gandola | 34 | ITA | Beta | Beta | 4 |
14 | Harry Hemingway | 77 | GBR | Beta | Beta | 2 |
15 | Marco Mempor | 30 | AUT | TRRS Factory Team | TRRS | 1 |
16 | Mats Nilsen | 53 | NOR | TRRS Factory Team | TRRS | 1 |
17 | Billy Green | 14 | GBR | Scorpa Factory | Scorpa | 1 |
18 | Miquel Gelabert | 56 | SPA | Vertigo Factory Team | Vertigo | 1 |
