Yazeed Al Rajhi takes 11 attempts to win Dakar Rally

Brock Heger wins Dakar Rally SSV title in debut to maintain U.S. streak; Yazeed Al-Rajhi takes overall
In his debut, Heger ensures a U.S. category champion for a fourth consecutive year in the prestigious off-road event.
Dakar Rally 2025: Yazeed Al-Rajhi Wins; Final Results, Social Media Reaction
It was a historic day for Saudi Arabia motor racing. Saudi Arabian racer Yazeed Al-Rajhi won the 2025 Dakar Rally on Friday, capping off the two-week event
Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally at 11th attempt and Sanders sews up motorbike domination
Yazeed Al-Rajhi has become the first Saudi to win the Dakar Rally after completing the race on home sand in Shubaytah.
Daniel Sanders has won the prestigious Dakar Rally; second Aussie to win classic
Victorian motorbike racer Daniel Sanders has won the prestigious Dakar Rally, becoming only the second Australian to achieve the feat in 47 years. Sanders, from the Yarra Valley, crossed the finish line on Friday to win the race by nearly 9 minutes and secure a historic victory.
Al-Rajhi retakes lead from Lategan and is set to win his first Dakar Rally title
Yazeed Al-Rajhi is set to win the Dakar Rally on home soil in the Saudi desert after retaking the lead from South Africa’s Henk Lategan.
Yazeed al-Rajhi and Sanders record maiden Dakar Rally triumphs
Yazeed al-Rajhi made history on Friday by becoming the first driver from host nation Saudi Arabia to win the Dakar Rally.Saudi Arabia have hosted the Dakar Rally since 2020, when it moved from South America.
Aussie wins Dakar rally
Daniel Sanders has become the second Aussie to win the bike division of the prestigious Dakar rally.
Dakar Rally comes down to a duel in the sand between Henk Lategan and Yazeed Al-Rajhi
South Africa’s Henk Lategan leads Yazeed Al-Rajhi by 2 1/2 minutes going into the 11th and penultimate stage in the Empty Quarter dunes. The last stage is a ceremonial drive to the finish in Shubaytah.
Rallying-Saudi Arabia's Al-Rajhi takes maiden Dakar crown, Sanders wins in motorcycle category
SHUBAYTAH, SAUDI ARABIA (Reuters) -Local hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi secured his first Dakar title on Friday, finishing the 12-stage rally almost four minutes ahead of his closest competitor Henk Lategan, while Red Bull KTM's Daniel Sanders maintained his lead to win in the motorcycle category.
Yazeed Al Rajhi, Daniel Sanders win 2025 Dakar Rally in Ultimate, bike classes
Yazeed Al Rajhi is the first Saudi driver to win the Dakar in the Ultimate class. The title is his first in 11 Dakars. His previous best was third in 2022. Al Rajhi beat South Africa’s Henk Lategan by 3min 57sec with Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden finishing third.
Rajhi Takes Overall Dakar Car Lead On Penultimate Stage
Saudi driver Yazeed al-Rajhi took the lead in the overall car standings at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after finishing third in Thursday's decisive penultimate stage.
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2025 Dakar Rally Results (Updated)
Racing has resumed on the 2025 Dakar Rally after the mid-race rest day, and it was defending champion Ricky Brabec (Honda) ...
Dakar Rally 2025: Daily Race Highlights And Rolling Coverage
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South Africa’s Dakar Rally future looks bright despite heartbreak in 2025 edition
Yazeed Al Rajhi became the first Saudi driver to win the Dakar Rally in the ultimate class, holding off South African Henk ...
Hero MotoSports Team Rally Secures an Impressive 7th Place Overall Finish at Dakar Rally 2025
Hero MotoSports Team Rally successfully completed the Dakar Rally 2025, reinforcing its position as a formidable force in the ...
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Al Rajhi secures victory at Dakar
The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally — the sixth to be run in Saudi Arabia — was completed today by 175 vehicles. A total of ...
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10 things we discovered on the desert dunes of the 2025 Dakar Rally
The dust has finally settled on 14 days of racing across some of the world’s most inhospitable terrain. Here's what you need ...
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Dakar Rally runner-up spot ‘bittersweet’ pill for Lategan to swallow
A “bittersweet” finish to the Dakar Rally saw Henk Lategan and co-driver Brett Cummings record an historic second place in ...
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Dakar 2025: Al-Rajhi usurps factory Toyotas to clinch surprise win
Yazeed Al-Rajhi outgunned factory Toyota rival Henk Lategan in a customer Hilux to claim an against-the-odds victory in the ...