Daniel Sanders – Winner: “So we have just won the Dakar Rally! It’s a massive accomplishment from myself and the team after a tough year, and I can’t thank everyone enough for the support. It’s been a long journey, and I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! Now it’s time to kick back and relax after a long two weeks.”

Tosha Schareina – 2nd overall: I’m so happy to finally be here at the finish line. This year was really really hard for everybody, but I’m super happy with this second place because we had quite a lot of problems. Three years ago I was fighting just to race here at the Dakar Rally and now I’m fighting for the win. I’m super happy and hungry for more. I’ve been dreaming about this all my life. When I was a child I would be sat on the sofa seeing my idols and now I’m here battling with them so I’m super happy.”

Adrien Van Beveren – 3rd overall: We have to risk so much to be up front. I really tried to be on the top of the podium and we couldn’t do it this time but I like to ride motorcycles in the desert so I will come back.”

Luciano Benavides – 4th overall: “We’ve finished the Dakar and I’m really happy! It’s been a tough two weeks, but I’m pleased with my performance. Of course, I want more but to get two consecutive stage wins means a lot to me. This is also my best Dakar result ever so it’s definitely special. I can’t thank the team enough for all their hard work, and a huge congrats to Daniel on his victory. Nobody expected us to be this strong, but we have proved that we are here to stay.”

Ricky Brabec – 5th overall: I’m happy to be at the finish line, this is my tenth Dakar and it means a lot to me. When I started this career I didn’t know I would have done what I’ve achieved so it’s cool. I’ve won twice, got on the podium in second place position and I was hoping to get back on it at some point but I wasn’t able to make a breakthrough and the other guys were riding really well so hats off to them. Now we got beat, we got our ass kicked so now we’re going to be hungrier for the next year when we’ll be ready to fight, so we’ll see what happens next time. It’s really hard winning back to back which has been impossible for the last ten years. I really wanted to do it, you know sinking is not an option and I never give up. So I think we’re going to keep going until we can win again.”

Edgar Canet – Rally2 winner: “We finished the Dakar Rally, we made it! I’m super happy to have got P1 in Rally2, it’s a dream come true, and I am really pleased for the team, too. Now, it’s time to party and celebrate!”

Andreas Hölzl – KTM Rally Team Manager: “That’s the 2025 Dakar done! I’m super happy for Chucky and the rest of the guys, the win is so well deserved. To be the second person ever to lead from the first day to the end is something really special. What we have achieved in a year is unique and we are very proud. I’m happy for the team, for KTM, and we are going to celebrate for sure!”

Pit Beirer – KTM Motorsports Director: “What an incredible victory! Congratulations, Daniel, and thank you to the whole team. From the home base in Mattighofen, who built an incredible motorcycle, to the team at the track, and finally Daniel, who won this Dakar in the most dominant style I have ever seen. Leading from the first day until the last is such a special statement and is so important for KTM as it shows exactly what we stand for – we are back on track and READY TO RACE. This victory is not just for the team and the race department, it’s for the whole company. It shows if we stick together and fight hard with our incredible riders, we can achieve incredible results. Congratulations also to Edgar, one of the best rookies we have seen for a long time, Luciano for being such a stable force, and Kevin, who made an impressive comeback but just needs that little bit more time to rest and heal. This is a super important victory, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season for racing and for everyone at KTM.”

2025 Dakar Rally Stage 12 Results

Pos Rider Nat Bike Time
1 MICHAEL DOCHERTY ZAF KTM 54′ 11”
2 ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN FRA HONDA +0′ 03”
3 TOBIAS EBSTER AUT KTM +0′ 44”
4 TOSHA SCHAREINA ESP HONDA +0′ 57”
5 STEFAN SVITKO SVK KTM +0′ 59”
6 DANIEL SANDERS AUS KTM +1′ 07”
7 LUCIANO BENAVIDES ARG KTM +1′ 07”
8 EDGAR CANET FRA HONDA +2′ 07”
9 RUI GONÇALVES PRT SHERCO +2′ 08”
10 RICKY BRABEC USA HONDA +2′ 22”

Dakar Rally 2025 Overall Standings

Pos Rider Total Time
1 DANIEL SANDERS 53h 08′ 52″
2 TOSHA SCHAREINA +8′ 50″
3 ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN +14′ 46″
4 LUCIANO BENAVIDES +22′ 16″
5 RICKY BRABEC +29′ 50″
6 SKYLER HOWES +42′ 44″
7 JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO +58′ 20″
8 EDGAR CANET +1h 40′ 29″
9 TOBIAS EBSTER +2h 13′ 54″
10 STEFAN SVITKO +2h 14′ 38″
11 RUI GONÇALVES +2h 50′ 50″
12 ROMAIN DUMONTIER +3h 03′ 02″
13 TONI MULEC +3h 25′ 37″
14 MICHAEL DOCHERTY +3h 41′ 10″
15 NEELS THERIC 3h +43′ 33″
16 KONRAD DABROWSKI +3h 54′ 02″
17 DUSAN DRDAJ +4h 02′ 23″
18 LORENZO SANTOLINO +4h 16′ 48″
19 TOBY HEDERICS +4h 46′ 58″
20 EMANUEL GYENES +5h 16′ 50″