Dakar Rally 2026
The greatest and toughest rally in the world, the Dakar’s history has been written in the heart of some of the world’s most stunning deserts and belongs to the world of the greatest sporting challenges of our time. Both a motor race and an orienteering challenge, the Dakar Rally pits some of the world’s greatest long-distance rally drivers against amateur competitors for whom the race is often the culmination of their dreams and who come to take up the challenge with their motorcycles, quad bikes, cars and trucks. Participants of fifty nationalities come together every year for this race where competition and help go hand in hand, which is watched on television in 190 countries.
Having become an international event, which gathers together men and women of more than 50 different nationalities, the Dakar draws on a thirst for interaction and the open-mindedness of its competitors, who all crave to explore the deserts of the world and to push themselves to the limit. The places on the final podium represent an exceptional challenge, sometimes that of a lifetime. Apart from the standings, all the competitors are motivated by this resolute desire, an almost crazy dream to finish the race. Whether they are motorcyclists, car drivers, truckers, or quad riders, they all share this ambition, a feeling that brings them together. The tradition of solidarity, a principle which is one of the pillars of the “Dakar Spirit”, stems from this shared passion. They all speak the same language.
The Dakar ranks as one of the greatest challenges of all extreme competitions. It is the pinnacle of the motor sports discipline and inspires adventurers as much now as it ever has. More than just a simple question of racing and speed, the Dakar requires off-piste navigational skills and consistency. In off-road races, endurance prevails and the slightest mistake costs dearly. Coping with the living conditions, managing fatigue, and weighing up the risks of the race can only be achieved by a combination of peak physical condition and impeccable technical skills. Over the past thirty-six years, this combination of physical rigour and technical performance has appealed to champions and little known competitors from a wide variety of backgrounds, all wanting to experience and make their mark on this extraordinary event.
Just as it focused attention on the deserts of Africa for some thirty years, since 2009, the Dakar has offered participants the chance to discover the wide open spaces of South America. It gives drivers from around the world the chance to plunge into the heart of nature in a majestic setting which changes on a daily basis. The richness of these deserts and the almost endless possibilities for new race routes are combined with the opportunity to discover the populations and cultures whose roots lie deep in the civilisations which preceded us. Between seven and eight hundred competitors come together every year for this race where competition and help go hand in hand, which is watched on television by a billion viewers in 190 countries.
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Stage 10 of the 2026 Dakar Rally delivered yet another dramatic swing in fortunes, as Adrien Van Beveren returned to top form with a dominant stage win, while Ricky Brabec emerged as the new overall leader. Following a night of marathon-stage camping, riders set off early toward Bisha in Saudi… read more.
A fierce battle is shaping up in the Rally2 category as Preston Campbell held onto his lead following the conclusion of the second marathon stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally, while Martim Ventura moved up to third overall for Monster Energy Honda HRC. After a night under the stars at… read more.
Preston Campbell extended his advantage in the overall standings, while teammate Martim Ventura continued his steady climb and now sits just off the provisional podium. Stage nine delivered a demanding mix of terrain for the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders, with fast canyon tracks, off-piste sections and seemingly endless dunes.… read more.
Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Tosha Schareina claimed his third stage victory of the 2026 Dakar Rally with a commanding ride on stage nine. After a 119 km road section to reach the start of stage nine, the 418 km special demanded focus and restraint, as competitors balanced speed across rocky… read more.
The start of a new week and the final one of the Dakar Rally, delivered a formidable challenge for the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders, with today featuring the longest special stage of the 2026 event. After arriving in Wadi ad-Dawasir yesterday, competitors faced a demanding loop to and from… read more.
As the finish line in Yanbu draws ever closer, all eyes turned to stage eight of this year’s Dakar Rally. Riders faced a punishing 483 km loop in Wadi ad-Dawasir, a stage designed to test every skill. Lightning-fast tracks sliced through the vast desert oasis, while sweeping, ever-shifting dunes in… read more.
After the rest day, stage seven returned the riders to the heart of the Dakar action with a demanding 877 km route starting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city. A 278 km liaison set the field on its way before a gruelling 459 km special stage, followed by a further… read more.
After an impressive opening week, Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally2 riders Martim Ventura and Preston Campbell used the rest day to recharge before returning to action aboard their Honda CRF450RX RALLY machines for stage seven. Campbell headed into the weekend as the overall Rally2 leader, an outstanding achievement for a… read more.
Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Ricky Brabec claimed his first stage victory of this year’s Dakar Rally, leading a one-two finish alongside teammate Tosha Schareina. Stage six took the riders into the vast dunes of the Qassim region on the longest day of the rally so far, with an early start… read more.
Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally2 rookies Martim Ventura and Preston Campbell, have enjoyed a highly successful opening week at the Dakar Rally. Ventura claimed his maiden Dakar stage victory on stage two, while Campbell has held the overall Rally2 lead for the past two days. After only limited dune riding… read more.
It proved to be a pivotal day at this year’s Dakar Rally, as the second part of the marathon stage delivered yet another reshuffle in the overall standings. After a night spent under the stars without Monster Energy Honda HRC team support, competitors launched straight into a demanding 371 km… read more.
Holding the provisional overall lead in the Rally2 category upon arrival yesterday at the marathon bivouac, Preston Campbell was well rested after a night in a tent and ready to reinforce his position at the top. The 371 km special stage threw riders straight into the sand, with further challenges… read more.
Preston Campbell has seized the lead of the Rally2 class at this year’s Dakar Rally as the unpredictable nature of the event threw up a host of challenges today. As the rally reached the midpoint of the first week, riders faced a gruelling 417 km timed stage across the rocky… read more.
Tosha Schareina claimed back-to-back stage victories to strengthen his status as one of the favourites at this year’s Dakar Rally, moving into the overall lead as the standings were shaken up. Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes completed a Honda one-two-three, capping off a superb day for Monster Energy Honda HRC… read more.
Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Tosha Schareina delivered a barnstorming performance to claim his first stage victory of this year’s Dakar Rally. Stage three featured a demanding 421 km loop from the AlUla bivouac, where the action intensified across the region’s dramatic canyons. Riders faced a punishing mix of sand, rocks… read more.
The dramatic landscapes of AlUla once again set the scene for a long and demanding day for Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Rally2 riders, Martim Ventura and Preston Campbell. Stage three presented a stern test for the Dakar rookies, with a challenging combination of sand and rock surfaces, vast trackless plateaus… read more.
The Dakar Rally stepped up a gear on stage two as Ricky Brabec and Tosha Schareina pushed hard to keep the overall leaders within striking distance. Departing Yanbu, the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders headed north on a demanding 504 km route that crossed the rugged Hejaz Mountains along the… read more.
Martim Ventura delivered a spectacular performance in Saudi Arabia to claim his first-ever Dakar Rally stage victory and the maiden stage win for the Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally2 team. After an impressive showing on the opening full stage of this year’s event, where he finished runner-up, Ventura came into… read more.
After yesterday’s prologue, Martim Ventura was eager to finally settle into a full day of racing aboard his Honda CRF450RX RALLY and he quickly showed why. Competing on another loop from the Yanbu start camp, the Portuguese rider spent much of the stage as the fastest Rally2 competitor. The 305… read more.
Stage one proved a demanding start for the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders, as the first full day of action delivered no easy introduction to the rally. An early morning departure saw the field tackle a 100 km liaison from the Yanbu bivouac before launching into a challenging 305 km… read more.
The Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally2 team finally launched their Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, as Martim Ventura and Preston Campbell lined up for the opening prologue near Yanbu to take their first competitive steps into the world’s toughest rally. Facing a packed Rally2 field of 100 riders, both competitors… read more.
The Dakar Rally roared into life in Saudi Arabia as the New Year dawned, with the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders taking on the opening prologue and getting their first true taste of the world’s toughest rally. Over the short but demanding test, it was Ricky Brabec who emerged as… read more.
Today, the Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally2 team completed all required scrutineering and administrative checks at the Yanbu start camp, located on the picturesque shores of the Red Sea. With these formalities successfully completed, both riders and their machines are now fully cleared and ready to tackle the demanding stages… read more.
With scrutineering successfully completed for Monster Energy Honda HRC, attention now firmly turns to the highly anticipated start of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the most demanding event on the rally-raid calendar. The team arrived in Saudi Arabia last week to acclimatise to the local conditions, adapt to the time zone… read more.
Monster Energy Honda HRC begins the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship with the launch of a new Rally2 team, taking on the season’s opening and most demanding challenge: the Dakar Rally. Saudi Arabia will host the iconic event for the seventh consecutive year, with the coastal city of Yanbu on the… read more.
Monster Energy Honda HRC is ready to unleash its full force on the 2026 Dakar Rally, arriving in Saudi Arabia to tackle the 48th edition of the world’s most gruelling motorsport event. After a strong campaign in the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), the team enters Dakar with momentum, confidence… read more.
