Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has set the fastest time at the midway point of the 2025 Dakar Rally’s grueling 48-hour chrono stage, maintaining his lead in the overall standings. Following a physically demanding second day in Saudi Arabia, Sanders, Luciano Benavides, and Edgar Canet reached the fifth rest point (out of six) for the two-day stage, while Kevin Benavides safely arrived at the fourth.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has come out swinging at the 2025 Dakar Rally to win stage one in Bisha. Also victorious in the prologue, the Australian now leads the provisional overall standings after the first full day of racing. Luciano Benavides made a strong start to his Dakar campaign, finishing sixth on his KTM 450 RALLY. Kevin Benavides, returning to competition from injury, placed 17th. Dakar rookie Edgar Canet impressed in the Rally2 category, finishing as runner-up in class and ranking 15th overall.
Watch as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Mani Lettenbichler switches disciplines for a day, with the reigning Hard Enduro World Champion letting loose around Lake Como on two of KTM’s most exciting rally bikes!