The 2026 Dakar Rally ends with the closest overall result in history. Luciano Benavides secures victory for Red Bull KTM after a dramatic finale on the final stage in Saudi Arabia.
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The twelfth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has reshuffled the starting positions in the battle for overall victory. After a tactical battle with Luciano Benavides, Ricky Brabec takes the lead ahead of the final stage.
The eleventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally caused some movement in the overall standings. While Skyler Howes celebrated his first Dakar stage victory, Luciano Benavides took the overall lead.
The tenth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has caused a massive shake-up in the overall standings. A crash by Daniel Sanders, Adrien van Beveren’s first stage victory, and Ricky Brabec taking the lead have made this one of the most turbulent days of the rally so far.
The ninth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally brought another change at the top of the overall standings. While Daniel Sanders regained the overall lead, Tosha Schareina celebrated his third stage victory of the current rally.
After eight stages of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the duel between KTM and Honda continues to intensify. Despite having more riders, Honda is coming under pressure, while Luciano Benavides leads KTM to the top of the overall standings.
The seventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally marked the start of the second half of the race and brought new tactical nuances to the battle for overall victory. While KTM celebrated a one-two victory, strategy, starting positions, and bonus seconds became more important than pure stage times.
Preparations for the 2026 MotoGP season are in full swing, especially in the Ducati camp. While world champion Marc Marquez is back in intensive training after his injury break, a serious accident involving Fermin Aldeguer has put a damper on things early on.
The sixth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally brings movement at the top. Ricky Brabec wins the day’s stage after Daniel Sanders receives a time penalty, while the overall standings remain extremely close at the halfway point.
The second half of the marathon stage proves to be a turning point in the 2026 Dakar Rally. Stage 5 challenges both man and machine and causes massive shifts in the overall standings.
On the fourth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the Honda factory team scores a triple victory and takes the lead in the overall standings. KTM rider Daniel Sanders slips from the top spot after navigation errors, while tire problems and marathon conditions add to the excitement.
Peter Hickman and Davey Todd will continue their partnership in 2026. The duo will once again compete for BMW in the British Superbike Championship and in international road races with their joint 8Ten Racing Team.
Even before the first race, Toprak Razgatlioglu’s move to MotoGP is attracting attention. Rider manager Alberto Vergani compares the Superbike star to former world champion Casey Stoner, while also urging patience.
Honda celebrates its first stage victory on the third stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally. Tosha Schareina rides his way back into contention for the title with a controlled performance, while KTM maintains the overall lead.
After two stages of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the initial balance of power has emerged. While Daniel Sanders took the overall lead with his stage victory, Honda ace Ricky Brabec is struggling with a position that is actually too good tactically.
For James Hillier, the 2026 Dakar Rally ended after just one day of racing. A crash that resulted in a broken arm forced the experienced Tourist Trophy rider to retire early.
With the presentation dates for all teams now set, the 2026 MotoGP season continues to take shape. Between mid-January and early February, the factory teams and satellite teams will unveil their new colors for the first time.
The first regular stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally was tough and brought the first changes in the overall standings on the second day. In Yanbu, KTM rookie Edgar Canet came out on top again, while time penalties and challenging conditions caused significant gaps.
Bradley Smith speaks openly about the differences between a MotoGP bike and heavy Harley-Davidson baggers. The Brit explains why the approximately 280-kilogram racing machines are supposed to perform particularly well on European Grand Prix tracks.
Toprak Razgatlioglu is preparing for his first year in MotoGP and has already set himself clear goals. His focus is on none other than Marc Marquez, whom the Superbike World Champion wants to challenge in the long term.