🏁 Baja Montes Alentejanos 2026 - Strong start to the season with eight podium finishes for the team
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Beja, Portugal - March 2026
Team Bianchi Prata / Honda / MOEVE / Marco de Canaveses kicked off the 2026 National Off-Road Championship with a consistently strong performance in the Baja Montes Alentejanos, a demanding three-day race with a prologue and two long special stages that put both drivers and machines to the test.
With a total of nine drivers competing, the team stood out for its collective strength and the results achieved, ending the weekend with:
🏆 8 podiums in different classes
🔥 3 drivers in the TOP 6 of the Overall Classification
🥉 Overall podium with Gustavo Gaudêncio
In addition to Honda's structure in the national championship, the race also featured the participation of Pedro Bianchi Prata in the Team Bianchi Prata / MOEVE / STRIX electric project, which achieved a historic victory in the electric motorcycle class.
🗣️ Statement — Pedro Bianchi Prata (Team Manager)
“This Baja Montes Alentejanos was an extremely positive weekend for the entire Team Bianchi Prata structure. We managed to place several drivers in the top positions, with three drivers in the TOP 6 of the overall classification and a total of eight podiums in the different classes, which clearly demonstrates the level and consistency of our team.
More than the individual results, I am very proud of the spirit of mutual support, the professional attitude, and the progress that everyone showed over the three days of racing. We have experienced drivers, young drivers who are growing, and very positive debuts, and this shows the strength of the project.
The goal remains to grow race after race, helping each rider to evolve and maintaining Team Bianchi Prata as a benchmark in national off-road racing."
🏍️ RIDERS — TEAM BIANCHI PRATA / HONDA / MOEVE / Marco de Canaveses
Gustavo Gaudêncio No. 2
P3 Overall | P1 TT1
“We started the championship very well, always fighting for the overall podium and leading TT1 with our Honda CRF-X 250. In the end, we secured first place in the class and an excellent third place overall. I am very happy with the team's weekend.”
João Duarte No. 22
P5 Overall | P3 TT2 | P1 Junior
“We started the championship on the right foot and with an excellent result. I maintained a steady pace without any mistakes during the three days of competition. I would like to thank the team and all the staff for their tireless work.”
Tomás Dias No. 4
P6 Overall | P2 TT3 | P2 Junior
“It was my first race of the year, a demanding and well-designed event. Although the result did not fully meet expectations, I leave motivated and focused on improving. Thank you to the team for their constant support.”
João Pires No. 44
P23 Overall | P6 TT1 | P2 Veterans
“A successfully completed Baja, with no crashes or unforeseen events. After a more cautious start, I managed to pick up the pace. The bike was flawless and the team atmosphere was excellent.”
João Miranda No. 27
P25 Overall | P11 TT2 | P3 Veterans
“Goal achieved with a podium finish in the Veterans category. Impeccable track and bike. Thanks to sponsor ACL, my family, and Team Bianchi Prata.”
Renato Mendes No. 38
P28 Overall | P8 TT1 | P4 Veterans
“A fast and fun race. Despite a mechanical problem during the race, I managed to finish satisfied with the final result. Thank you to all the sponsors, team, and colleagues.”
Martim Marco No. 90
P35 Overall | P9 TT1 | P8 Junior
“My first experience in off-road racing, marked by a great deal of learning and adaptation. I finish motivated, satisfied with my progress, and even more eager to continue competing.”
Rui Panda No. 60
P37 Overall | P11 TT3 | P6 Veterans
“It was a demanding race for both riders and machines. We managed to finish sixth in the Veterans category and the CRF 450RX was flawless. Thank you to the team, sponsors, and the public for their support.”
⚡ ELECTRICAL PROJECT — TEAM BIANCHI PRATA / MOEVE / STRIX
Pedro Bianchi Prata No. 17
P1 Electric Motorcycles Class
In the competitive debut of the STRIX electric project, Pedro Bianchi Prata won the electric motorcycle class, achieving a historic result in the National Off-Road Championship.
“Each race is a step forward in our evolution towards Dakar 2027. We are collecting data, learning, and developing the motorcycle in a real-world context. This result confirms that we are on the right track.”
🔥 FINAL SUMMARY
The Baja Montes Alentejanos confirmed Team Bianchi Prata's strong start to the season, combining top results, collective consistency, and team spirit, reinforcing the team's ambition for the rest of the championship.
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