Motorsports
After Stage 11, the classification for Dakar 2026 in all categories is as follows: Nani Roma puts pressure on Al Attiyah. An unexpected change of leadership in the motorcycle world
This second marathon of Dakar 2026 was extremely difficult and decisive, but in the penultimate stage it was time to put a final decision on everyone’s aspirations. No major changes are expected in the future. But in the world’s toughest rally, you never know.
On a motorcycle, ricky brabec It looked like he was going to end the day with an even bigger lead. But in the final stretch of the stage, the opening, he lost invaluable time, luciano benavides He returned to the top of the overall rankings. Only 23 seconds separates the two candidates.. As for him, Tosha Shalayna He consolidated his position on the podium, but the victory is already a miracle as the Valencian has a lead of 15 minutes and 16 seconds.
By car, Nani Roma may save time Nasser Al-Attiyah Although he took advantage of his best starting position, he felt a bit unsatisfied in the remaining two stages. Qataris of Dacian origin faced the same problems that Lategan had;Leading the Catalans by 8 and a half minutes.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz fought for the stage win from 18th, but Ekström, who was further back, took the lead with a two-and-a-half minute lead over the Spaniard. The Madrid native is 38 minutes away from Al Attiyah and has no choice.
highlight it Pau Navarro He responded to the tough final stages of the marathon and was able to finish this time, ahead of two Touareg rivals in the Challenger category. The Catalans are keeping a comfortable distance with Jan Rosa. 25 minutes compared to Saudi Seaidan2nd place overall.
Classification Stage 11 – Motorcycle
1. Skyler Howes (USA/Honda) 3:09:02
2. Adrian van Beveren (France/Honda) 21 inch
3. Edgar Canet (ESP/KTM) 1 minute 15 seconds
4. Luciano Benavidez (ARG/KTM) 3’37”
5. Tosha Chalayna (ESP/Honda) 4’06”
6. Ricky Brabec (USA/Honda) 4’56”
7. Bradley Cox (RSA/Sharco) 8’01”
8. Ross Branch (BOT/Hero) 9’00”
9. Toni Mulek (SLO/KTM) 9’33” (Rally 2)
10. Martin Ventura (POR/Honda) 9’34”
12. Daniel Saunders (AUS/KTM) 10 minutes 28 seconds
17. Josep Pedro (ESP/Husqvarna) 19’21” (Original: MOTUL)
38. Javi Vega (ESP/Kobe) 47’13” (Original: MOTUL)
50. Carlos Lopez (ESP/KTM) 1:05’21”
51. Iñigo Zardoya (ESP/KTM) 1:05’51”
59. Joan Guillen (ESP/Husqvarna) 1:29’45”
70. Rashid Alual (ESP/Husqvarna) 1:46’43”
76. Juancar Torres (ESP/Husqvarna) 01:52’16”
84. Mario Garrido (ESP/GasGas) 02:06’40”
88. Borja Perez (ESP/Husqvarna) 02:52’50” (Original by MOTUL)
85. Fernando Dominguez (ESP/KTM) 03:06’18” (Original by MOTUL)
General classification – motorcycle
1. Luciano Benavidez (ARG/KTM) 44:48:48
2. Ricky Brabec (USA/Honda) 23 inch
3. Tosha Chalayna (ESP/Honda) 15’16”
4. Daniel Saunders (AUS/KTM) 23’32”
5. Schuyler Howes (USA/Honda) 34’20”
6. Adrian Van Beveren (FRA/Honda) 54’13”
7. Nacho Cornejo (CHL/Hero) 1:10’50”
8. Ross Branch (BOT/Hero) 2:25’56”
9. Toni Mulek (SLO/KTM) 2:36’28” (Rally 2)
10. Preston Campbell (USA/Honda) 2:39’05”
20. Josep Pedro (ESP/Husqvarna) 6:11’12” (Original: MOTUL)
27. Javi Vega (ESP/Kove) 9:59’14’ (Original by MOTUL)
34. Edgar Canet (ESP/KTM) 11:46’03”
47. Iñigo Zardoja (ESP/KTM) 16.45’48”
49. Carlos Lopez (ESP/KTM) 17:07’19”
63. Joan Guillen (ESP/Husqvarna) 20:46’52”
65. Rashid Alual (ESP/Husqvarna) 23:35’50”
69. Mario Garrido (ESP/GasGas) 24:44’06”
72. Borja Perez (ESP/Husqvarna) 26:46’33” (Original by MOTUL)
82. Juancar Torres (ESP/Husqvarna) 48:11’51”
85. Fernando Dominguez (ESP/KTM) 54:26’37”
Classification Stage 11 – CARS
1. Matthias Ekström / E. Bergqvist (SUE/Ford) 2:47.22
2. Romain Dumas / Alex Winoco (FRA/Ford) 1 minute 22 seconds
3. Carlos Sainz / Lucas Cruz (ESP/Ford) 2’26”
4. João Ferreira / Filipe Palmeiro (POR/Toyota) 3’27”
5. Seth Quintero / Andrew Short (USA/Toyota) 4’44”
6. Guillaume de Möbius / Mathieu Baumel (BEL-FRA/MINI) 5’32”
7. Guy Botterill / oriol mena (RSA-ESP/Toyota) 5’47”
8. Erik Goczal / Szymon Gospodarchyk (POL/Toyota) 6’18”
9. Sword Variawa / François Casale (RSA-FRA/Toyota) a7’37”
10. Sébastien Loeb / E. Boulanger (FRA/Dacia) 8’20”
11. Nani Roma / Alex Haro (ESP/Ford) 8’37”
13. Toby Price/ Armand Monleon (AUS-ESP/Toyota) 10’10”
17. Nasser Al Attiyah / F. Larquin (QAT/Dacia) 12’47”
18. Cristina Gutierrez / Pablo Moreno (ESP/Dacia) 14’56”
22. Michal Goczal / Diego Ortega (POL-ESP/Toyota) 15’49”
26. Laia Sanz / Maurizio Guerini (ESP/Ebro) 19’32”
33. Ferran Jubany / Marc Sola (ESP/MD Rally) 27’30”
58. Jordi Taurus / Santi Costa (ESP/MD Rally) 38’57”
78. Rokas Basiuska/Oriol Vidal (LTU-ESP/Defender) 41’08”
General classification – CARS
1. Nasser Al Attiyah / F. Larquin (QAT/Dacia) 44:39:59
2. Nani Roma / Alex Haro (ESP/Ford) 8’40”
3. Sébastien Loeb / E. Boulanger (FRA/Dacia) 18’37”
4. Matthias Ekström / E. Bergqvist (SUE/Ford) 21’32”
5. Carlos Sainz / Lucas Cruz (ESP/Ford) 28’48”
6. Mathieu Serradri / Loïc Minaudier (FRA/Century) 36’06”
7. Lucas Moraes / D. Zenz (ALE/Dacia) 37’01”
8. Toby Price/ Armand Monleon (AUS-ESP/Toyota) 56’59”
9. Saod Variawa / François Cazalet (RSA-FRA/Toyota) 1:03’56”
10. Guy Botterill / oriol mena (RSA-ESP/Toyota) 1:07’43”
13. Cristina Gutierrez / Pablo Moreno (ESP/Dacia) 1:26’51”
18. Lia Sanz / Maurizio Guerini (ESP/Ebro) 3:15’49”
Ferran Jubany / Marc Sola (ESP/MD Rally) 20:08’43”
Classification Stage 11 – Challenger
1. Nico Cabiliaso / Valen Pertegarini (ARG/Taurus) 3:17’27”
2. Paul Spirings / Van der Stelt (PB/Taurus) 0’29”
6. Pau Navarro / Yan Rosa (ESP/Taurus) 7’20”
General classification – Challenger
1. Pau Navarro/Yan Rosa (ESP/Taurus) 49:52’46”
2. Yasir Seiadan/X. Flick (SAU/Taurus) 25’08”
3. Nico Cabiliaso / Valen Pertegarini (ARG/Taurus) 44’04”
Classification Stage 11 – Track
1. Lopre/Kripalu/Stross (CZE/Iveco) 3h19’59”
2. Zara/Fiusa/Van Groll (LTU-POR-PB/IVECO) 2’31”
18. Herrero/Oliveira/Rodriguez (ESP/Scania) 1:13’43”
19. Esteve/Pardo/Puyol (ESP/DAF) 1:14’16”
20. Bolero/Gottlib/Lopez (ESP-BEL-ESP/Iveco) 1:28’56”
21. Ingels/Shotanus/Lopez (BEL/PB/ESP/Man) 1:31’10”
23. Bolero/Fizz/Fizz (ESP/Male) 1:43’16”
General classification – trucks
1. Zara/Fiusa/Van Groll (LTU-POR-PB/IVECO) 51 hours 55 minutes 41 seconds
2. Lopre/Kripalu/Stross (CZE/Iveco) 16’24”
14. Bolero/Gottlib/Lopez (ESP-BEL-ESP/Iveco) 26:52:00
15. Esteve/Pardo/Puyol (ESP/DAF) 32 hours 31 minutes 38 seconds
17. Bolero/Fizz/Fizz (ESP/Male) 141 hours 52 minutes 37 seconds
23. Herrero/Oliveira/Rodriguez (ESP/Scania) 143 hours 55 minutes 32 seconds
25. Blacksmith/Blacksmith/House (ESP/Iveco) at 279h13’32”
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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Source: Sport UA
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2026 FERRARI PRODUCTS? 👀 pic.twitter.com/ClhblugnUh
— La Gazzetta Ferrari (@GazzettaFerrari) January 18, 2026
It’s just a matter of time⏱️ pic.twitter.com/SyykHCiHcw
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 18, 2026
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