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Dakar Rally

Loprais takes stage win, Van den Brink remains firmly in control

13/01/2026

The ninth stage of the Dakar Rally 2026 in the truck category formed the first part of the second marathon stage and once again demanded a combination of speed, overview, and mechanical awareness. Over the 410-kilometer special toward the marathon...

Dakar Rally

Pitstop in the Dakar Rally, this is how it works

13/01/2026

The 2026 edition of the Dakar Rally introduces a feature that has raised questions among many fans: the pit stop. This is not a cosmetic rebranding or a loosening of the rules, but a deliberate adjustment within the existing rally...

Dakar Rally

Schareina strikes at the Marathon Refuge stage and throws the Dakar standings open

13/01/2026

Stage nine of the Dakar Rally 2026 for the bikes revolved around the first part of the marathon refuge stage. The focus was on self-reliance, increased pressure on navigation, and staying out of trouble. From Wadi ad Dawasir, the riders...

Dakar Rally

Dakar Rally 2026: Stage 9 Wadi Ad Dawasir to Bisha (Marathon)

13/01/2026

Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally 2026 marks the beginning of the second marathon stage and takes competitors from Wadi Ad Dawasir to the second marathon bivouac in Bisha. After several grueling stages in the second week, the focus shifts...

Dakar Rally

Van den Brink strikes hard in stage 7 and extends his lead

12/01/2026

The seventh stage of the Dakar Rally in the truck category turned into a show of dominance by Mitchel van den Brink. In a long and varied special around Wadi Ad Dawasir, the Dutchman was the fastest, securing his third...

Dakar Rally

Benavides wins again and takes the lead, top 3 within 5 minutes

12/01/2026

Luciano Benavides has claimed victory in Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally in the bikes category, securing both the stage win and, for the first time in his career, the overall lead in the general classification. The Argentine rider from...

Dakar Rally

Dakar Rally 2026: Stage 8 Wadi Ad Dawasir – Wadi Ad Dawasir

12/01/2026

Stage 8 of the 2026 Dakar Rally presents a tough and diverse loop around Wadi Ad Dawasir. After a fast-paced day of transition, competitors are treated to a full rally stage once again, featuring a long special and dramatically changing...

Dakar Rally

Žala makes history in stage seven, Van den Brink retains overall lead

11/01/2026

Stage seven of the Dakar Rally in the truck category delivered a historic result. In the long and fast route from Riyadh to Wadi Ad Dawasir, it was Vaidotas Žala who claimed his first stage win in the truck class....

Dakar Rally

Benavides takes stage win after rest day as Sanders extends overall lead

11/01/2026

The Dakar Rally resumed after the rest day with a long and demanding seventh stage from Riyadh to Wadi Ad Dawasir. With 459 timed kilometers and a total of nearly 900 kilometers, it became immediately clear that the second week...

Dakar Rally

Dakar Rally 2026: Stage 7 Riyadh – Wadi Ad Dawasir

10/01/2026

After the rest day in Riyadh, the Dakar Rally 2026 enters its second and decisive week. Stage 7 marks a tough restart, taking the competitors from Riyadh to Wadi Ad Dawasir. It is a long and predominantly fast stage where...