Unbeatable Tosha Schareina, wins the Rally Raid in Portugal.

The Monster Energy Honda Team is celebrating after the final stage of the Rally Raid de Portugal, a race that spanned over 1000 kilometres over 5 stages. From day one, rider Tosha has dominated the overall, securing his leadership position until the final day, where he was crowned champion with more than 4 minutes ahead of second placed Sebastian Buhler.

The race took place in the challenging terrains of Alentejo and Ribatejo in Portugal, as well as in the Spanish region of Extremadura.

The riders faced different types of terrain, where water and puddles were the protagonists of this exciting competition.
Spanish rider Tosha Schareina demonstrated an exceptional level throughout the entire race, highlighting his skill and determination in each stage.

Adrien Van Beveren, today’s stage winner, also left an indelible impression with his outstanding performance throughout the competition, despite being penalised from the first day, limiting his chances of victory. With today’s victory, the Frenchman becomes the rider with the most stage wins in the W2RC World Championship, with no less than 13 victories, all of them with the Honda team. Congratulations Adrien!

After the first part of stage 5, the riders enjoyed a short break before tackling the final show stage, a 3-kilometre route around the Grandola bivouac. This section, similar to the prologue but in the opposite direction, added excitement and adrenaline to the competition.

The Monster Energy Honda Team would also like to send words of encouragement to Skyler Howes, who suffered a crash. Despite this setback, Howes demonstrated a remarkable spirit of achievement in completing the race, highlighting the courage and determination that characterises all rally bike riders.

In addition, the inclusion of a show section at the end of the final stage added a touch of excitement and spectacle, allowing the riders to showcase their skills in front of the fans in a unique and festive environment.

Beyond the pure competition, Rally Raid Portugal has highlighted the importance of taking this type of race to places where the riders can feel the warmth and support of the fans. The enthusiasm and passion of the Portuguese and Spanish spectators have been instrumental in pushing the riders through moments of fatigue and difficulty, creating a unique and exciting atmosphere that has made this competition an unforgettable experience for all involved.

The Monster Energy Honda Team would like to thank the organisers for bringing this exciting W2RC World Championship race to Europe, providing the drivers with the opportunity to face unique and exciting challenges on diverse and demanding terrain.