Historic victory! Luciano Benavides wins the Dakar Rally 2026

A sensational moment unfolded at the 2026 Dakar motorcycle rally! Luciano Benavides climbed to the top of the podium as the winner.

Details: In the final stage of Dakar 2026, Luciano Benavides was among the frontrunners, though he was trailing behind American rider Ricky Brabec. However, everything changed in the last seven kilometers: Benavides surged into the lead after Brabec made a costly mistake and crossed the finish line first, edging out his rival by just two seconds.

This victory is Benavides' first ever in his Dakar Rally career.