Bruno Santos wins Baja TT Norte de Portugal and strengthens his lead in the CNTT 2026

Bruno Santos takes victory at the Baja TT Norte de Portugal. The Husqvarna rider secures the win in the second round of the Campeonato Nacional de Todo-o-Terreno (CNTT) 2026, organised by the Federação de Motociclismo de Portugal. With this result, he reinforces his overall leadership in the Motorcycle category.

The event is one of the most established races on the Portuguese off-road calendar. It brings together the best local specialists in Motorcycle, Quad and SSV every season.

Results by category: Motorcycle, Quad and SSV

In Motorcycle, victory for Santos on Husqvarna. The rider controlled the race and took the win in the flagship category of the CNTT.

In Quad, Tomás Paulo prevailed on his Yamaha. The Portuguese rider continues to be the national reference in the category.

In SSV, victory for Afonso Oliveira on Polaris, navigated by Daniel Jordão. The pairing maintains the competitive pace they have been showing this season.

Three brands, three categories, three different winners: the typical portrait of a top-level Portuguese Baja.

Bruno Santos: dominance in the CNTT 2026

Santos arrives at this second round as the category leader. The victory at the Baja TT Norte de Portugal consolidates that position and gives him breathing room heading into the next championship rounds.

The partnership with Husqvarna is working. The Austrian brand, part of the KTM group, maintains a strong presence in Iberian off-road racing and Santos is one of its key drivers on Portuguese soil.

The message of the day is clear: the championship runs through him.

Portuguese off-road racing in the Iberian context

Portugal has a tradition in off-road racing. Portuguese drivers have left their mark on international Bajas and the Dakar for years, and the CNTT functions as both a breeding ground and showcase for that talent.

The brand landscape in national off-road racing confirms its diversity: Husqvarna leads in Motorcycle, Yamaha remains dominant in Quad, and Polaris sets the pace in SSV. Each category with its own technical ecosystem and its own perspective.

Conclusion

Santos wins, adds points and pulls further clear in the standings. Tomás Paulo and Afonso Oliveira repeat their dominance in their categories. The 2026 CNTT season takes shape in its second round and the champion in Motorcycle already has a name circled in red: Bruno Santos. The question for the next round is whether anyone will be able to knock him off the top step of the podium.

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