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48-hour stage: the standings for the trucks after a tough first half

05/01/2025

The first half of the 48-hour stage has taken a significant toll on participants and vehicles. In bivouac C (km 546), only three trucks have reached the finish. Martin Macik leads the field, followed by Loprais and Zala. Macik emphasized...

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Severe stress for Tim and Tom Coronel in the first part of the 48h chrono due to broken suspension

05/01/2025

Driving 967 kilometers through the Saudi desert was already a daunting challenge, but for Tim and Tom Coronel, it turned into a nightmare without proper suspension. Despite this, the twin brothers managed to limit their losses in the first part...

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Problems for top tontenders in 48H Chrono, success in sight for Spierings

05/01/2025

Carlos Sainz’s decision to start at the front today turned out to be a poor choice in hindsight. The Spaniard crashed his Ford Raptor in the dunes, losing approximately an hour on the first day of the 48-hour stage of...

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Tough first part of the 48h stage for the bikes

05/01/2025

The first part of the 48-hour stage was immediately a tough challenge. Stuck cars and buggies caused plenty of problems, and even Carlos Sainz ran into trouble, nearly writing off his car after a serious crash. Motorcyclist James Hillier had...

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Anja van Loon, Ben, and Jan van de Laar start 48h-Chrono with challenges

05/01/2025

The 48-hour stage started well for Anja van Loon and her brothers, Ben and Jan van de Laar. Competing in their Iveco truck, they began the second stage of the Dakar Rally strongly, spending a significant amount of time in...

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Strong start to the second stage for Erik van Loon

05/01/2025

The first part of the Dakar Classic Marathon stage began very strongly for Erik van Loon and Hein Verschuuren. In their Audi Quattro, they excelled in the navigation test, securing first place, and also claimed the top spot in the...

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48h Chrono in Dakar: How Does It Work?

05/01/2025

Last year, the 48h Chrono was introduced in the Dakar Rally—a new concept allowing participants 48 hours to complete a single stage. In 2024, this challenge took place in the second week of the rally, but for the 2025 edition,...

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Mitchel van den Brink wins first stage in Dakar Rally

04/01/2025

The first stage of the Dakar Rally 2025 provided a clear picture of the competition. Mitchel van den Brink, Loprais, Macik, and Soltys formed a strong top four, with a 15-minute gap to the rest of the field. Tire management...

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Hard day for Anja, Ben and Jan, Erik and Hein learn fast

04/01/2025

The first stage of the Dakar Rally was immediately one not to forget. Anja van Loon, Ben and Jan van de Laar faced a 419-kilometer stage in which both man and machine had to endure. Anja was determined behind the...

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Daniel Sanders Takes the Win in the First Stage for Motorbikes

04/01/2025

Australian rider Daniel Sanders has claimed the first true stage victory for the Red Bull KTM Factory Team. Covering the 413-kilometer special from Bisha to Bisha in just 4 hours and 41 minutes, Sanders set the pace for the competition....