The Repsol Honda HRC rider clinched his 38th World Championship yesterday with two more victories in Great Britain.
After securing his eleventh victory in thirteen races in 2025, Toni Bou clinched yesterday his 19th TrialGP World Championship on the first day in Great Britain, the 38th title of his career. Once again maintaining an extremely high level, Bou continued his spectacular run in 2025, finishing first in both rounds and adding another victory to his list of achievements. About to turn 39, Bou has won both titles at stake every year for 19 consecutive seasons.
What has been the key to win this new title?
“I would say the key to this season has been consistency. With the new regulations there are a lot of points at stake every weekend, so I think always being on the podium and obviously getting so many victories has been important. The feeling with the bike and the work of the Repsol Honda HRC team has been vital and has allowed us to have a great season.”
The rules changed, but you still make a difference. How do you do it?
“Whenever there is a change in the rules, there are always nerves. We always have to work hard and try to adapt. During my racing career the regulations have changed many times, so we know how to adapt. It’s a very positive part of my riding and I try to make up for those points that can go against the rules. I’m very happy to have achieved this once again.”
Next month you will be 39 years old. How does the age difference affect you compared to your rivals?
“Obviously, being a veteran of the category helps me a lot. I never thought it would help me so much. There are negatives, but there are a lot of positives as well. I try to draw on that experience to be able to take the races forward and try to control as much as I can. When you are fighting for a championship, the more things you control, the more they add up.”
It has been many years since you last competed in Great Britain. What has it been like to come back?
“Coming back to the Great Britain is something special for me. The last time I was here, I also won a title, so I had very fond memories. So to get it and to do it with a win is something special. We’ve had a tough summer as well, so to come here and win is really nice for us.”
Can you pick the most important moment of the season?
“Maybe I would choose the double victory in Japan. The way I won and the way I felt on the bike. It was one of the best weekends of the year, so I was very happy to win at Honda’s home. It’s always something very special. To do it with that feeling and to win the Power Sections as well was really good.”
Which opponent surprised you the most?
“Both Jaime Busto and my teammate, Gabriel Marcelli, have ridden at an incredible level. Above all, Jaime has been very consistent throughout the championship. Gabri has had a spectacular end to the season, with his victory in the United States. I’m not surprised, because I think they are both incredibly talented and are the future of this sport.”
How do you handle pressure in competition?
“I think that, to manage the pressure, a very important part is the confidence that everything I have achieved gives me. To follow the path, because I know what path I have to take to get to the titles. That’s a big advantage for me. But I also know that it is very difficult to get those feelings, to get everything right and to get things in this line. I’m very lucky for everything I’ve experienced and all the titles I’ve won.”
How important do you consider the work of the Repsol Honda HRC?
“Without the team, it would be totally impossible to achieve everything I have achieved. Without them it’s impossible, because they help me a lot, they make it easy for me. No matter how many titles I have won and how many years I have won, I always have moments of weakness, difficult moments, and they are always there to remind me who we are, where we come from and how we have achieved all the successes.”
What has it been like working with Fujinami as Team Manager?
“Fujinami for me is a key point, a super important point. He already was in the final part of his career. We had a very good relationship and I have always said that having a Team Manager who has been World Champion is a big advantage for us. Someone who is so competitive, who never gives up, who is always available for a call, even if it’s 4 o’clock in the morning… It’s a good thing for us. Apart from the bond he has with Japan, which is unique, so the team is perfect.”
Another season with two titles – now you can think about the 40th?
“Obviously I have always said that first I had to get the number 37, then 38… now it’s time to fight to get a number 39, which I’m sure will be very difficult. But here we are, to try. I have always said that I have achieved much more than I would have dreamed of in my career and here we are to keep fighting.”
