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Huzink strikes in second Dakar stage, Van den Brink takes overall lead

05/01/2026

The second stage of the Dakar Rally in the truck category has once again shaken up the standings. Over a gruelling 400-kilometre special en route to AlUla, the stage win went to Gert Huzink, who bounced back strongly after a...

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Del Rio wins Challenger stage as Spierings loses major time, Polaris dominates SSV

05/01/2026

Lucas Del Rio has won the second stage in the Challenger category, claiming his first Dakar stage victory. The Chilean beat Yasir Seaidan by 2:40 and Puck Klaassen by 3:57. Paul Spierings experienced a disastrous day with multiple stops, losing...

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Quintero wins stage 2 with Toyota top 5, Al-Attiyah takes overall lead

05/01/2026

Seth Quintero has won the second stage of Dakar Rally 2026, delivering a historic Toyota top 5. The American was fastest over the 400-kilometre special between Yanbu and AlUla, beating teammate Henk Lategan by 1:42. Yazeed Al Rajhi completed an...

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Sanders seizes the lead in stage two of the Dakar Rally

05/01/2026

Stage two of the 2026 Dakar Rally brought major changes to the standings in the bike category. On the fast route from Yanbu to AlUla, Daniel Sanders struck hard. The reigning Dakar champion claimed his first stage win of the...

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How does the time bonus work for motorcycles?

05/01/2026

Riding at the front in the Dakar is a blessing and a curse. You have clear visibility, no dust, but you have to find your own way without tracks to follow. To compensate for this disadvantage, openers receive a time...

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Dakar Rally 2026: Stage 2 Yanbu – AlUla

05/01/2026

Stage 2 of the Dakar Rally 2026 marks the first true relocation of the event. After two days based around Yanbu, the competitors head inland towards AlUla. This stage brings a clear change in scenery and combines long distances with...

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Loprais wins opening stage despite time penalty

04/01/2026

The first full stage of the Dakar Rally among the trucks immediately shaped a serious general classification. Over a 305-kilometer special around Yanbu, it was Aleš Loprais who took the stage victory. The Czech driver set the fastest time and...

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Zille wins Challenger after Spierings time penalty, Polaris occupies SSV podium

04/01/2026

David Zille has won the first stage in the Challenger category, but victory fell into his lap due to a time penalty for Paul Spierings. The Dutchman was fastest on the road but received a 1:10 penalty and had to...

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De Mévius wins opening stage, Ekström loses victory in final kilometres

04/01/2026

Guillaume de Mévius has won the first stage of Dakar Rally 2026. The Belgian was fastest in his MINI JCW Rally over the 305-kilometre special around Yanbu, beating Nasser Al-Attiyah by 40 seconds. Martin Prokop completed the podium at 1:27,...

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Time penalty results in Branch’s loss, Canet wins two days in a row

04/01/2026

The first stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally in the bike category immediately sparked debate. Ross Branch crossed the finish line with the fastest time and appeared to have secured his first stage victory of the edition, but his result...