P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ricky Brabec holds the lead of the 2026 Dakar Rally ahead of the final stage on Saturday.
Honda’s Ricky Brabec is currently leading the 2026 Dakar Rally after an impressive performance on the penultimate stage.
Brabec’s strategic decision to sacrifice time on Thursday paid off, allowing him to secure a stage win with a 3’43’’ lead over Luciano Benavides.
The final stage on Saturday will see Brabec and Benavides battling it out with a close 3’20’’ gap in the overall standings, making for an exciting conclusion to the race.
Meanwhile, Toscha Schareina holds third place, with Skyler Howes moving up to fourth position ahead of Daniel Sanders, who now sits in fifth place.
In the Ultimate class, Nasser Al-Attihas has a commanding lead, having won the penultimate stage and extending his overall advantage to 16 minutes over Nani Roma.
The final stage in Yanbu will test the competitors, with Al-Attihas well positioned to secure victory barring any major mishaps or mechanical issues.
