Motorsport South Africa Will Sanction 2026 Gold Class
The 2026 Roof of Africa will feature exclusive sanctioning for Gold Class riders in Lesotho.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Africa
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Motorsport South Africa will provide exclusive sanctioning and group accident insurance for Gold Class competitors at the 2026 Roof of Africa in Lesotho. This event is slated to serve as the sixth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.
Why it matters
The decision clarifies the regulatory and insurance landscape for the high-stakes endurance event. By limiting official sanctioning to the Gold Class, the governing body distinguishes between top-tier participants and those in the Silver, Bronze, and Iron categories.
The 2026 Roof of Africa acts as the sixth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship held in Lesotho. While Gold Class participants receive group accident coverage, all other classes remain outside the current Motorsport South Africa policy.
The players
Motorsport South Africa
This is the governing body responsible for overseeing and sanctioning motorsport activities within the region.
PTG Events
This organization serves as the event promoter for the Roof of Africa and provides public liability coverage.
The details
Motorsport South Africa evaluated the requirements of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship format before limiting its insurance and oversight to the Gold Class. While PTG Events provides independent public liability coverage, FIM license holders must handle their own medical insurance arrangements.
Timeline
The 2026 Roof of Africa will take place during 2026.
Travel Outlook
The event schedule aligns with the global calendar established by the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Hosting the sixth round in Lesotho highlights the nation's growing role in international endurance racing circuits.
Competitors in the Silver, Bronze, and Iron classes should secure independent insurance as they will not be covered by the official Motorsport South Africa policy. Riders should also verify their medical coverage status before traveling to Lesotho for the 2026 competition.
The takeaway
Participants must clarify their coverage status based on their specific race class to ensure they are adequately protected during the event. Understanding these distinctions is essential for any rider planning to compete in the high-altitude terrain of Lesotho.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Motorsport.
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