Behind the scenes – 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
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Go behind the scenes of this year's rally, where Monster Energy Honda HRC's riders faced long days, extreme desert conditions and fierce sandstorms, pushing their limits in the quest for glory.
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge unfolded as an exhilarating race across 1,920 kilometres of some of the world's most breathtaking dunes, with the Monster Energy Honda HRC – Ricky Brabec, Skyler Howes, Adrien Van Beveren and Tosha Schareina leading the charge.
From the very first stage, this year's challenge delivered nonstop action. Tosha Schareina, fresh to the event, kicked off the rally with victory in the opening prologue and what followed was a thrilling battle between Schareina, his teammate Brabec.
A consistent Brabec, powered through to claim the runner-up position, while Schareina staged an impressive comeback on the final day to secure the third spot, finishing just 17 seconds behind his teammate.
Now, as the riders take a well-deserved break, their focus shifts toward the South African Safari Rally, taking place from May 18-24. The African landscape will provide a stunning new setting for the second round of the World Rally-Raid Championship.
Location Information
The legendary UAE Desert Challenge, one of the world's most prestigious international cross country rallies founded by Emirati Motorsport legend, former EMSO President and the new FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem back in 1991, and over the years has seen many of the biggest names in international motorsport tackle the… read more.
Circuit Records
2024 Aaron Mare (Hero)
2023 Adrien Van Beveren (Honda)
2022 Sam Sunderland (Gas Gas)
2021 Matthias Walkner (KTM)
2019 Sam Sunderland (KTM)
2018 Pablo Quintanilla (Husqvarna)
2017 Sam Sunderland (KTM)
2016 Toby Price (KTM)
2015 Marc Coma (KTM)
2014 Paulo Gonçalves (Honda)
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