With the opening round of the 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Portugal fast approaching, host city Fafe formally welcomed the return of the championship on Tuesday, March 11.
Located in the municipal buildings in the heart of the Portuguese city, council members were joined by FIM representatives, championship promoters Prime Stadium Eventos, and race organisers, Natureza Alternativa.
Previously hosting the opening round of the 2024 season, Fafe looks forward to welcoming EnduroGP and the global enduro community back to its region.
For 2025, the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship season opener will also be supported by round two of the FIM Europe Enduro European Championship in Fafe.
With last year’s EnduroGP event bringing an economic impact of approximately €8,000,000 to the region, it is felt that the addition of the European Championship will further enhance that for 2025, confirmed Mayor of Fafe, Antero Barbosa.
Sports Councillor of Fafe, Paula Nogueira, also added that the world championship status of EnduroGP created important international promotions of Fafe and its surrounding region.
Prime Stadium Eventos’ Francisco Pita thanked Fafe for their hosting of EnduroGP and looked forward to seeing 11 factory teams and competitors from over 24 nationalities compete at round one next month. For 2025, EnduroGP is also excited to see the addition of Triumph to the paddock, who will be officially welcomed at round one.
Race organisers, Natureza Alternativa, represented by Marco Correia, confirmed that the GP of Portugal will once again be a FIM Ride Green KiSS event. Measures are in place to ensure the 45-kilometre-long course, with three special tests, promotes sustainability and eco-friendly practices. There will also be tree planting, a music concert and activities for children to coincide with the event.
FIM Race Director, Pedro Mariano, who was also in attendance, spoke about the addition of the European Championship that will bring an extra 100 competitors from 13 nationalities to Fafe.
With Prime Stadium Eventos forming a strong and loyal bond with the city of Fafe during its previous visit, the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship can now look forward to returning on April 4-6 for the 2025 season opener.
2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship
Round 1: GP of Portugal – Fafe – 4-6 April
Round 2: GP of Spain – Oliana – 2-4 May
Round 3: GP of Sweden – Skövde – 23-25 May
Round 4: GP of Romania – Bacau – 20-22 June
Round 5: GP of Wales – Rhayader – 1-3 August
Round 6: GP of France – Réquista – 12-14 September
Round 7: GP of Italy – Darfo Boario Terme – 26-28 September
Round 8: GP of Germany – Zschopau – 17-19 October
2025 Expotrade FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship
Round 1: GP of Portugal – Fafe – 4-6 April
Round 2: GP of Wales – Rhayader – 1-3 August
Round 3: GP of France – Réquista – 12-14 September
Round 4: GP of Germany – Zschopau – 17-19 October
