The final day of action in the 2022 WPTGlobal FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw the year’s final world champions crowned in Zschopau, Germany today. Bringing the series to thrilling end, the all-important closing round of the season saw Brad Freeman (Beta) and Harry Edmondson (Fantic) join Jane Daniels (Fantic) as the 2022 FIM Enduro World Champions.
Another world title for Freeman
After levelling the scores on Saturday, Brad Freeman arrived at the final day of action tied on points with Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mikael Persson in the Enduro3 class. All to play for, both riders hit the ground running this morning. Freeman opened his account with the POLISPORT Extreme Test win, before Persson answered back by winning the ACERBIS Cross Test and JUST1 Enduro Test.
After six of the day’s 11 tests the two were separated by only seven seconds, in Freeman’s favour. Keeping the pressure on, Freeman managed to extend his lead to win the day and with it claim the Enduro3 World Championship.
Brad Freeman (Beta):
“After pulling level on points yesterday for the Enduro3 title it was all or nothing today for the title. Mikael (Persson) came out swinging, so the battle was on straight away. We both wanted it, for sure. It’s been a hard year, probably one of the hardest I’ve had battling through injuries. To end it with my eighth world title is amazing.’
Edmondson Crowned Enduro Youth Champ
Coming down to the wire, the Enduro Youth World Championship was won by Fantic’s Harry Edmondson. The young British rider held a 14-point advantage heading into the final day of action but was facing strong competition from teammate Kevin Cristino. After five tests Cristino held the lead over Edmondson with Samuli Puhakainen (TM Racing) and Thibault Giraudon (Sherco) not too far behind. Giraudon went on to win the day over Cristino and Puhakainen. Fourth was enough for Edmondson to secure his debut world title.