# Toni Bou wins 40th world trial championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toni-bou-trialgp-world-championship-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-11T10:04:14.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4.

Spanish rider Toni Bou, competing for Repsol Honda HRC, has secured a historic 40th career world title in motorcycle trial, setting an unprecedented record in international motorcycling.

Following a victory at the French Grand Prix in Cahors, the championship progressed to Zelhem, Netherlands. After winning both races on the first day in Zelhem, Bou entered the final stages of the competition needing only eight points to mathematically guarantee the championship. He successfully clinched the title during the TrialGP in Zelhem, finishing ahead of Jaime Busto and Gabriel Marcelli.

This milestone achievement consists of 20 outdoor TrialGP world championships and 20 X-Trial indoor championships. The 39-year-old rider maintained an undefeated streak throughout the season, further extending a career that includes 175 outdoor victories and 99 X-Trial wins. His total career statistics now include an unprecedented 275 global victories. This achievement places him significantly ahead of other legendary riders, such as Dougie Lampkin, who holds 12 world titles. The milestone has drawn praise from high-profile athletes, including Marc Márquez and Andrés Iniesta.

In subsequent developments, Bou, riding for Montesa, secured the championship following a dominant performance in Zelhem, marking his 20th consecutive title in the premier class.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Honda HRC riders Toni Bou and Jeffrey Herlings win world titles

Honda HRC riders Toni Bou and Jeffrey Herlings secured world titles in TrialGP and MXGP, respectively, following major championship rounds in the Netherlands and Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honda-hrc-riders-toni-bou-and-jeffrey-herlings-win-world-titles

### 2026-09-08: Honda HRC riders Toni Bou and Jeffrey Herlings secure world titles

Honda HRC riders Toni Bou and Jeffrey Herlings secured major world titles, with Bou reaching a historic 40th world championship in TrialGP.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honda-hrc-riders-toni-bou-and-jeffrey-herlings-secure-world-titles

### 2026-09-05: Toni Bou wins 40th world trial championship title

Spanish rider Toni Bou has won his 40th world trial championship title in Zelhem, Netherlands, marking a historic milestone of 20 outdoor and 20 indoor world titles.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toni-bou-wins-both-races-at-trialgp-in-zelhem

### 2026-08-29: Toni Bou wins TrialGP French Grand Prix in Cahors

Toni Bou won the TrialGP French Grand Prix in Cahors, his fifth consecutive victory this season, moving him closer to a historic 40th world title.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toni-bou-wins-trialgp-french-grand-prix-in-cahors

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