Or so it seems, so synonymous with the discipline Lettenbichler has become. Making the series his own for five years in a row, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing stalwart has his name engraved on the trophy for 2026. Mario Roma( Husqvarna) won the Hixpania event but second was all Mani needed to secure his sixth World Championship and his fifth consecutive title.“ Honestly, it feels surreal to be world champion again. To secure the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is an incredible feeling, and I’ m super stoked to have clinched my sixth world title and fifth consecutive championship. I didn’ t expect to get it done on Friday, as I thought it would come down to the final race, so it was a really nice surprise. It was the last race of the season, and we finished second today after an awesome battle with Mario Román. He was riding unbelievably well, so congratulations to him. I’ m really happy with my riding, I gave it everything I had and pushed hard until the end. The fans were amazing, too, and the atmosphere was incredible. Hixpania definitely delivered this year, and it was a great way to finish the season.” It was no easy ride but Lettenbichler knew when to push, when to avoid risks and seemed unphased by the opposition as he slowly, but determinedly, opened a gap and used the amazing skillset he has honed over the years to make the rest push to catch. You don’ t have to win by much to win if you do it consistently.