Manuel Lettenbichler wins inaugural Forza Orza in Sweden

Manuel Lettenbichler, riding for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, won the inaugural Forza Orza in Orsa, Sweden, marking the fourth round of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

Lettenbichler dominated much of the two-hour main race, building a lead of approximately six and a half minutes by the eighth lap. However, a crash on the penultimate lap caused technical issues with his KTM 300 EXC, briefly stalling his progress. After receiving assistance from his mechanic, he managed to restart the machine and finish the race with a lead of over three and a half minutes ahead of Mitch Brightmore.

With this victory, Lettenbichler extends his lead in the championship standings. Following four of the eight scheduled rounds, he holds 117 points, maintaining a significant advantage over Brightmore, who sits at 102 points.