WGP#1 WATERJET WORLD SERIES 2026

Bulgaria Grand Prix 2026: Championship Glory and Last-Lap Miracles in Burgas

BURGAS, BULGARIA – The season opener of the WGP#1 Waterjet World Series 2026 concluded in dramatic fashion at Sarafovo Beach, delivering a final day of racing that will be etched into the sport’s history. With titles on the line across four premier professional divisions, the Bulgarian coast became a stage for tactical masterclasses, mechanical heartbreak, and stunning championship clinchers.

PRO-AM SPORT GP: Saly’s Tactical Triumph

The battle for the PRO-AM SPORT GP crown saw a gripping duel between former world champion Ou Moeut Saly (#77) and reigning titleholder Simon Belcher (#111). Entering the final moto with a points cushion, Saly faced a mid-race scare when his jet ski suffered mechanical issues. While Belcher capitalized to take the moto win, Saly’s gritty recovery to finish second was enough to secure the championship. The Cambodian rider claimed the Bulgaria Grand Prix title, edging out Belcher by a razor-thin seven-point margin.

PRO-AM RUNABOUT 1100 OPEN: A Thai Masterclass

Thailand’s Kasidit Teeraprateep (#T142) proved he is a force of nature. Dominating the field with sheer aggression, the former 2024 World Series champion completed a "Perfect Game," sweeping his motos to take the championship title in commanding fashion.

PRO SKI GRAND PRIX: The Rise of a New Challenger

The world’s fastest stand-up category provided the weekend’s biggest upset. Estonian sensation Mattias Reinass (#328) emerged as the undisputed dark horse, systematically dismantling the titans of the sport, including Australia’s "White Shark" Jayden Richardson (#111) and the legendary Kevin Reiterer (#90) of Austria.

The drama peaked in the final moto: with both Richardson and Reiterer suffering technical gremlins, a path opened for Saudi Arabia’s Nizar Abuljadayel (#73) to claim the moto win. However, Reinass’s consistency—a calculated second-place finish—cemented his status as the new world-class powerhouse, clinching the Bulgaria Grand Prix 2026 trophy with 214 points.

PRO RUNABOUT GP: The Miracle on the Black Sea

The flagship PRO RUNABOUT GP class delivered the most heart-stopping finish of the weekend. Following a devastating mechanical failure for France’s Francois Medori (#4) in moto three, Hungary’s Gyorgy Kasza (#5) seemed poised to seize the title.

In the final moto, Medori and Kasza roared out to lead the pack, seemingly in control. However, the championship was decided in the final moments of the race. Thailand’s Kasidit Teeraprateep (#T142), who had started in fourth, produced a legendary late-race charge. Passing Estonia’s Mattias Siimann (#77) to claim third place, Teeraprateep flipped the leaderboard on its head.

With a total of 207 points, Teeraprateep snatched the championship victory by a solitary point over Kasza (206 points). It was a result that left the crowd stunned—a true testament to the "never-say-die" spirit of elite motorsports.

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