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The Dakar Rally is not just a race. This is a real test for people and machines, where reliability, endurance and skill come to the fore. Each new Dakar writes a new chapter in the history of world off-road. The 2025 season was no exception, showing an incredible fight in the off-road class and once again confirming that winning here is not only about speed, but also about strategy and impeccable preparation of equipment.
Dakar 2025 results: a historic victory and a battle of the titans
This year's marathon in Saudi Arabia gave us many surprises. In the off-road category, experienced Saudi driver Yazid Al-Raji celebrated the victory together with his German co-driver Timo Gottschalk. Their crew is powerfulToyota HiluxOverdrive Racing's GR DKR Evo showed incredible stability. The poignant moment of the rally was connected precisely with their victory: Al-Rajhi went to this triumph for 11 years and finally won the long-awaited "golden Bedouin" on his native land.
In the truck class, the Czech team MM Technology has been unmatched for several years in a row. The crew of Martin Matsik on the unstoppable Iveco Powerstar confidently proved its power, winning for the second time in a row.
Winners in other key categories were:
- Motorcycles: Daniel Sanders (KTM)
- Motorcycle Rally 2: Edgar Kahne (KTM)
- Original by Motul: Emmanuel Gienes
Dakar 2026: the return of the legend and new challenges
The organizers are already preparing for us the 48th Dakar, which will be held from January 3 to 17, 2026. The main news was the return to the Dakar of a real legend - Stephan Petrancel. "Monsieur Dakar" will start at the wheel of a Defender in the class of serial off-road vehicles "Stock", which promises to revive the intrigue in this class. In addition, two difficult marathon stages await us, where the crews will be prohibited from the assistance of mechanics.
Dakar 2026 also attracts the attention of debutants. For the first time in history, a rally team from Canada will take part in the race. The Ford Bronco Raptor crew, led by driver Nathan Hayashi, has already shown its potential by taking second place in the qualifying rally of Sonora. It is worth noting that the Ukrainian mechanic Mykhailo Onufriychuk works in this team. The team will not only represent Canada, but also aim to develop rally-raids in their country, which adds a special meaning to their debut.
Victory at Dakar is the result of titanic work not only of pilots, but also of engineers and mechanics. Every part of the car must work at the limit of possibilities, withstanding extreme loads. That is why it is so important to pay attention to the preparation of your SUV, even if you do not plan to conquer the desert. Reliablependant, qualitativeshock absorbersand hardyspringsis the basis of safety and confidence on any off-road. Visit the Vnedorognik.ua catalog to choose the best components for your iron horse and be ready for any adventure.
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