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Manuel Lettenbichler wins at Abestone Hard Enduro to lead FIM standings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:14 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Manuel Lettenbichler wins at Abestone Hard Enduro to lead FIM standings

Summary

Manuel Lettenbichler secured a victory at the Abestone Hard Enduro, the fifth round of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Competing on a KTM 300 EXC, the reigning champion claimed maximum points during the Prologue and the Sprint Race on Saturday in Italy. He followed this performance by leading the two-hour Main Race from the opening lap, ultimately finishing six minutes ahead of the field. Despite a minor crash in a river late in the race, Lettenbichler maintained his pace to record his fourth win of the season. This result expands his lead in the overall championship standings to 24 points. The series will continue with round six, the Roof of Africa, scheduled for September 23-26 in Lesotho.

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By the Numbers

•Manuel Lettenbichler won round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.
•The KTM rider finished the main race six minutes ahead of the field.
•Lettenbichler leads the overall championship standings by 24 points.
•Round six of the series takes place in Lesotho from September 23-26.

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2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Lettenbichler Sweeps Abestone Hard Enduro; Strengthens Title Charge

What they're saying

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Littenbichler dominated round 5 of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship aboard his KTM 300 EXC, extending his championship points lead to 24 with three rounds remaining.
— Yahoo Sports

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