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

Posted by Tim
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...

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Second stage win for Spierings in Challengers, López takes first victory in hectic SSV stage

Posted by Robin
13/01/2026

Paul Spierings secured his second Dakar win in the Challenger category after an exciting duel with Kevin Benavides. In the SSV class, “Chaleco” López won his first stage after the most chaotic race so far, featuring six different leaders. Nicolás...

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Pitstop in the Dakar Rally, this is how it works

Posted by Tim
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...

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Roma new Dakar leader after chaotic first part of marathon stage, Eryk Goczał wins

Posted by Robin
13/01/2026

Nani Roma has taken the lead in the 2026 Dakar Rally after a chaotic ninth stage. The Spaniard finished eighth and capitalized on his rivals’ problems to take the lead for the first time since his victory in 2014. Eryk...

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

Posted by Tim
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...

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

Posted by Tim
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...

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

Posted by Tim
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...

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Puck Klaassen wins by three seconds over Akeel in historic women’s 1-2

Posted by Robin
12/01/2026

Puck Klaassen has won the eighth stage in the Challenger category by just three seconds over Dania Akeel. It is the first time that two women have led the podium of a Dakar stage. In the SSV class, Brock Heger...

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Variawa trumps Lategan in final 35 kilometres and wins by three seconds

Posted by Robin
12/01/2026

Saood Variawa has won the eighth stage of Dakar Rally 2026 in a spectacular surprise. It is his second Dakar victory after stage 3 in 2025. The South African started 53 minutes after opener Mattias Ekström and won by just...

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

Posted by Tim
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...