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The 2025 Dakar Rally roared into life Friday with the high-speed Prologue stage, featuring 29km/18 miles against the clock around the Start Camp in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. In the Ultimate class, Henk …
The 2025 Dakar Rally kicked off on Friday with the high-speed Prologue stage in Bisha, Saudi Arabia, covering 29km/18 miles around the Start Camp. In the Ultimate class, Henk Lategan led the pack in his Toyota Hilux, closely followed by Mattias Ekstrom in the V8-powered Ford Raptor T1+. Five-time champion Nasser Al-Attiyah took the third spot with his Dacia Sandrider, praising his co-driver for the navigation skills. Other notable drivers like Sebastien Loeb and Nani Roma also secured top 10 positions, setting the stage for tomorrow’s Stage 1. American rookie Corbin Leaverton impressed with a Prologue win in the SSV category, while Australian Daniel Sanders dominated the bikes category with the fastest time. Now, the competitors brace themselves for the challenging stages ahead in the Dakar Rally, where perseverance and navigation skills will be crucial.
