WGP#1 WATERJET WORLD SERIES 2026

Bulgaria Grand Prix 2026: Medori Claims Endurance Crown as Championship Battles Heat Up in Burgas

BURGAS, BULGARIA – Day two of the WGP#1 Waterjet World Series 2026 at Sarafovo Beach transformed into a high-stakes arena, as the world’s premier riders pushed their machines to the absolute limit. With the professional-class battles intensifying, the leaderboard is beginning to take shape ahead of tomorrow’s championship finales.

Medori Masters the ENDURANCE

The PRO-AM ENDURANCE OPEN—the most grueling test of man and machine—saw a masterclass in endurance racing. Francois Medori (#4) of France proved untouchable, delivering a tactical clinic to outpace four-time world champion and "King of Endurance" Jean-Bruno Pastorello (#8). By sweeping both motos with dominant holeshots, Medori secured a flawless 800-point campaign, officially clinching the Bulgaria Grand Prix 2026 title in the endurance category.

World Champions Collide

The PRO-AM SPORT GP lived up to its billing as a heavyweight clash. Former 2024 world champion Ou Moeut Saly (#77) currently holds the momentum, tallying a perfect 120 points across the first two motos. Defending champion Simon Belcher (#111) remains in striking distance with 106 points, leaving the door wide open for a dramatic final-day showdown.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s Kasidit Teeraprateep (#T142) is making a powerful statement in the PRO RUNABOUT 1100 OPEN. Showing ice-cold composure, Teeraprateep dominated both motos to collect 120 points, positioning himself as the clear favorite to claim the top spot on the Bulgarian podium.

A Clash of Eras: PRO SKI GRAND PRIX

The most electrifying battle on the water today occurred in the PRO SKI GRAND PRIX. The "new guard" vs. "old guard" narrative reached a boiling point as Australian rising star Jayden Richardson (#111) took the first moto in a display of world-class aggression. However, veteran world champion Kevin Reiterer (#90) of Austria hit back in moto two. Demonstrating championship-level tactical awareness, Reiterer pressured Richardson into a crucial error, snatching the lead and injecting massive uncertainty into the final standings. It is now a dead heat that promises to go down to the final buoy tomorrow.

The PRO RUNABOUT GP: Survival of the Fastest

The flagship PRO RUNABOUT GP class proved that speed is nothing without reliability. After Francois Medori drew first blood in moto one—followed by Thailand’s Kasidit Teeraprateep in second—moto two saw the leaderboard turn upside down. Mechanical failures struck both Medori and veteran James Bushell (#158), clearing the path for Hungary’s Gyorgy Kasza (#5) to take the win.

Heading into tomorrow’s finale, Kasidit Teeraprateep (#T142) holds a narrow 106-to-99 point lead over Medori. With the championship on the line, the final moto is set to be a tactical war of attrition.

The Grand Finale Awaits

With the championship titles hanging in the balance, tomorrow’s final motos at Sarafovo Beach are not to be missed. As the world’s elite prepare for one last push for glory, the question remains: Who will emerge as the undisputed King of Burgas?

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