05 Feb 2025

VIDEO RELEASE: HOW WE WON DAKAR 2025!

The 2025 Dakar Rally is certainly one for the history books, with Daniel Sanders claiming KTM Factory Racing’s 20th victory at the iconic event after leading from the very first day. Not only this, 19-year-old Edgar Canet dominated on his Dakar debut to bring home the Rally2 trophy. From the pre-season photoshoot to the epic finish line celebrations, here is the story of how we won the 2025 Dakar Rally!

Earlier this month, Daniel Sanders led Red Bull Factory Racing to victory at the 2025 Dakar Rally, securing KTM’s 20th win at the event. Sanders claimed five stage victories and dominated the race from start to finish, winning by nearly nine minutes. Rookie Edgar Canet impressed by topping the Rally2 category with four stage wins and finishing eighth overall. Luciano Benavides achieved his best Dakar result in fourth place after back-to-back stage wins. Despite withdrawing early, Kevin Benavides showed resilience with strong performances in the first week.

Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look into how we took on and conquered the world’s toughest rally raid: Watch How We Won Dakar 2025! NOW.

KTM NEWS

08 Jan 2026

VICTORY FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE FIVE

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered a standout ride aboard his KTM 450 RALLY to win stage five of the 2026 Dakar Rally. Daniel Sanders placed third, just under six minutes back, to regain the overall rally lead. Edgar Canet’s challenge was halted midway through the stage when damage to his rear mousse forced him to stop for repairs. Although the Spaniard lost considerable time, he made it to the end of the special and completed the stage.

07 Jan 2026

TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR SANDERS ON FIRST LEG OF DAKAR MARATHON STAGE

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has successfully completed the opening half of the 2026 Dakar Rally’s first marathon stage as fifth-fastest. Also bringing their KTM 450 RALLY machines safely to the bivouac, Luciano Benavides and Edgar Canet placed seventh and eighth, respectively.

06 Jan 2026

THIRD PLACE FOR SANDERS ON CHALLENGING DAKAR STAGE THREE

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has posted the third-fastest time on a long and technically demanding stage three at the 2026 Dakar Rally. Luciano Benavides navigated well through the stage to finish one place behind in fourth, with Edgar Canet completing the 421-kilometer special in seventh.