With each passing day, it became increasingly likely, and Daniel Sanders secured victory in the 2025 Dakar. The rider led from the very first day, a feat achieved by only a few in history.
This Friday, in the 12th and final stage, the Australian from Red Bull KTM finished sixth but still claimed the overall win with an 8m50s lead over Tosha Schareina (Monster Energy Honda).
In a press release, Sanders emphasized the magnitude of the accomplishment, making sure to thank those who supported him while also recalling a challenging past year:
– So we have just won the Dakar Rally! It’s a massive accomplishment from myself and the team after a tough year, and I can’t thank everyone enough for the support. It’s been a long journey, and I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! Now it’s time to kick back and relax after a long two weeks.
Daniel Sanders secured victory in the 2025 Dakar Rally this Friday. The Red Bull KTM rider led the competition from the very first day, with a sixth-place finish in Stage 12 being enough to clinch the win. Speaking to the event's official website, the Red Bull KTM man said: ‘It's…
Daniel Sanders is emerging as the standout performer in the Dakar motorcycle category so far. The rider has led since the prologue, putting him on track to replicate a feat that hasn't been achieved in over 15 years. The Australian from Red Bull KTM won the prologue and the first…
After an encouraging victory at the Rallye du Maroc in October, Daniel Sanders is gearing up for the 2025 Dakar Rally, the opening round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The Red Bull KTM rider will make his fifth appearance at Dakar, four years after debuting with a fourth-place finish.…
