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Baja Europe 2026: Concludes with intense competition and strong international participation
Baja Europe 2026 has successfully concluded after two days of high-intensity racing, reaffirming its position as one of the most dynamic and accessible cross-country events on the European off-road calendar.
Held over a compact weekend format, the rally brought together competitors across multiple categories—Enduro, ATV, SSV, cars, and trucks—creating a diverse and competitive field united by a shared passion for off-road racing.
From the opening Prologue to the final rally leg, the event delivered a complete Baja experience: fast stages, technical navigation, and demanding terrain that challenged both drivers and machines. The unique structure, including separate race groups and efficient organization, ensured a safe and engaging competition throughout.
Beyond the racing, Baja Europe once again highlighted its strong community spirit. The central bivouac served as a hub for teams, families, and fans, creating an atmosphere that blends competition with shared experience.
As a training platform for larger international rallies and a gateway into the world of cross-country racing, Baja Europe continues to grow in importance. Its combination of accessibility, professionalism, and sporting challenge makes it a key milestone in the 2026 off-road season.
With the finish line crossed and the podium decided, one thing is clear: Baja Europe is not just a race—it is where the season truly begins.
A big round of applause for the top three winners of each class, whose talent, dedication, and determination earned them a place on the podium. Congratulations to all participants for their achievements and the great spirit shown throughout the competition.
ENDURO_CC
1. BEREND DE RUITER — 05:00:12.55
2. BARTLOMIEJ TABIN — 05:02:58.18
3. EDVARD SOKOLOVSKI — 05:06:05.45
ATV_CC
1. ADAM KRYSIAK — 05:18:26.74
2. KAROL SLUGOCKI — 05:46:59.65
3. ROB VERVLOESEM — 06:07:41.40
CAR_CC_OPEN
1. REMIGIUSZ WUTKOWSKI / ARTUR KORDALA — 05:00:17.67
2. BERT MOURIK / ROBERT VOOR DE POORTE — 05:18:53.26
3. FRANK STENSKY / STEPHAN STENSKY — 05:30:35.94
CAR_CC_LIMITED
1. ROBBERT VAN LUTTERVELD / SUZAN SAAT — 08:09:20.86
2. NILS BOEHME / MARCO BOEHME — 09:16:02.16
3. HAGEN MAIKRANZ / DAVID GOSEBRINK — 09:52:27.93
SSV_CC
1. MATTHIAS WALKNER / OLIVER PYERIN — 04:46:50.93
2. ARUNAS LEKAVICIUS / ARUNAS GELAZNINKAS — 04:48:45.78
3. LUKAS LAUDA / STEFAN HENKEN — 04:53:44.84
TRUCK_CC
1. TOM HEUER / CHRISTOPH TUM / MARCO RICHTER — 05:58:01.37
Source: RBI Sport







