22.01.2026

SAVE THE DATE: MEDIA DEBRIEF WITH 2026 DAKAR RALLY WINNER LUCIANO BENAVIDES

Dakar Rally 2026 – Post-race Media Session
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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is pleased to invite media to an online debrief on Wednesday, 28 January, with 2026 Dakar Rally Champion Luciano Benavides, following his historic overall victory at the world’s toughest rally raid.
Benavides secured KTM’s latest Dakar triumph after a dramatic and hard-fought 13-day battle, clinching the win by the narrowest of margins in what will go down as one of the most intense Dakar finishes in event history. The Argentine rider delivered a masterclass in consistency, speed, and resilience aboard his KTM 450 RALLY, fighting until the final kilometers to claim his first Dakar Rally overall victory.

The online session will offer media the chance to hear Luciano reflect on key moments of the rally, the emotional highs of his maiden Dakar triumph, and what this landmark result means for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Rally Team Manager Andreas Hölzl will also be on hand to provide team insight and field questions.

When:
Wednesday, 28 January – 17:00 CET

Where:
Online session for international media

Who:
Luciano Benavides – 2026 Dakar Rally Champion
Andreas Hölzl – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Rally Team Manager

How to register:
Please contact Sebastian Kuhn for call details at press.offroad@ktm.com

PRESS CONTACT
Sebastian Kuhn
Head of Sponsorship & PR
+43 676 5990084
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