Dakar 2025: KTM’s Daniel Sanders and Toyota Privateer Yazeed
The 14-day Dakar Rally 2025, which spanned 8,000 kilometers of Saudi Arabian terrain, has concluded. Yazeeh Al-Rajhi made history by becoming the first Saudi driver to win the Auto category on home soil and finish in the top ten overall. In the motorcycle category, Daniel Sanders secured a 20th Dakar victory for KTM, consolidating its dominance in the rally. Sanjay Takale also created history by becoming the first Indian driver to complete the Dakar Rally. Takale finished 18th in the Classic class in a Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78 with co-driver Maxime Raud. Hero MotoSports also showed their strength with Jose 'Nacho' Cornejo finishing seventh in the moto class. Thakale's achievement in the classic car category highlights the growing international profile of Indian drivers and drivers in the Dakar Rally. 2025 Dakar Champion: Yazeed Al-Rajhi After 11 attempts, Saudi billionaire Yazeeh Al-Rajhi finally won the 2025 Dakar Rally. The race was heavily hyped when favorites Carlos Sainz and Sebastian Loeb both…
2025 Dakar Rally: Hero Nacho Cornejo wins stage P3
Hero MotoSports Team Rally completes stage five of the Dakar Rally with Nacho Cornejo and Ross Branch completing the top ten. The 428km stage includes timed special stages, high-speed sections and sandy terrain that requires careful navigation. Stony sections test the rider's skills and endurance, adding to the complexity of the stage. After two grueling marathon stages, the team will take a break during the rally in Hail on January 10 to allow the riders to recover and prepare for the next challenge. Ross Branch was third overall and Cornejo was ninth. Cornejo finished third in this stage, less than two minutes behind the winner. Branch recovered from a navigation error the day before to finish fourth, closing the gap on leader Daniel Saunders. Both drivers showed strong strategy and resilience throughout the stage. Also read: Dakar 2025: Hero MotoSport Ross division retains third place after 48 Hours of Chrono; Sainz withdraws from rally Stage 6 of the Dakar Rally…
Dakar 2025: Hero MotoSport Ross branch retains third place after race
Hero MotoSports Team Rally completes the 48 Hours of Chrono with Ross Branch finishing fifth and retaining third overall, while Nacho Cornejo maintains a solid ninth place . Hero MotoSports Team Rally performed well in the second stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally, which included the grueling 48H Chrono race. Ross Branch had the fifth fastest time on the stage. Teammate Nacho Cornejo also performed well, finishing 12th in demanding terrain. In the overall standings, Ross Branch still ranks third, only 4 seconds behind the second competitor. Nacho Cornejo continued to show consistency, maintaining ninth place since the start of the rally. As the Dakar Rally continues, the race now moves north to Al Henakiah for a challenging 496km timed special. This stage will test the riders through a combination of technical sections and high-speed stretches. The faster segments offer the opportunity to make big time gains, but also come with considerable risk, and even small mistakes can affect your…
Dakar Rally 2025: Ross Branch takes first stage podium with Hero
The Hero MotoSports Team kicked off the 2025 Dakar Rally with an impressive performance in the first stage, blending speed and strategy to tackle one of the world's toughest motorsport challenges. Reigning World Rallycross Champion Ross Branch and teammate Jose 'Nacho' Cornejo both scored top-10 finishes over more than 600 kilometers of grueling desert Driving on terrain, treacherous sand dunes and rocky trails. Their strong start highlights the potential of Hero MotoSports in this iconic rally. The first stage of the GP Rally is famous for its reverse grid order, which adds a layer of strategy to the race. Red Bull KTM Racing's Daniel Saunders started in 20th place, but Ross Branch soon showed his skills, setting the fastest time at the 48km checkpoint, 22 seconds ahead of Saunders. However, Sanders regained control at kilometer 95, extending his lead to 32 seconds. Monster Energy Honda's Ricky Brabec, meanwhile, broke into the lead with Saunders at the 205km checkpoint, 2 minutes…
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