Honda riders dig deep on demanding Dakar opening stage
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W2RC 2026
Round 1

Honda riders dig deep on demanding Dakar opening stage

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Stage 1
W2RC 2026
Round 1

Ventura impresses on challenging Dakar stage one

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Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

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... Read more


Prologue
W2RC 2026
Round 1

Ricky Brabec leads Honda charge on Dakar Rally opening day

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Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

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 Honda’s strongest performer, securing third overall and finishing just five seconds shy of the fastest time set by Edgar Canet... Read more


Preview
W2RC 2026
Round 1

Monster Energy Honda HRC target Dakar 2026 success

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Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

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 and renewed determination to fight for overall victory aboard their Honda CRF450 RALLY machines... Read more