The FMI used EICMA 2026 to put its work and recent racing results in front of the public. At the federation’s stand, president Giovanni Copioli welcomed visitors, answered questions and outlined both the activity already completed and the work on the programme ahead. The appearance gave the Italian federation a platform to connect its competitive results with the wider structure behind them.

Italy’s latest enduro results formed the centre of the discussion. The national team won the Six Days Enduro for a second consecutive time, while the Trophy and Junior Trophy-winning teams were presented to the EICMA audience. Italy narrowly missed the Club Award. Italian enduro was also described as holding both world and overall titles in Portugal.

A result built beyond the headline names

Copioli gave credit not only to the champions but also to the Moto Clubs, members and organisers who keep the competition running. That wider network is an important part of the federation’s account of Italian motorsport: the medals at the top depend on a sizeable base working through events and club activity.

The conversation also raised the possibility of Copioli eventually taking the FIM presidency. He responded cautiously, putting the emphasis on continuing the work in Italy and for Italy rather than presenting a confirmed international move. Copioli additionally referred to a recent special partnership intended to promote Italian motorcycles internationally. For now, the clear focus remains the federation’s domestic work, alongside a stated ambition to give Italy’s motorcycle industry a broader global presence.