FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Yamaha Withdraws from Dakar Rally and FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The end of the 2022 Dakar Rally in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in which Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien van Beveren and Andrew Short finished in fourth and eighth place respectively, brings to a […]

Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage 12

Jan 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Lying third going in the final day of racing, Matthias Walkner put in a superb performance on today’s stage to finish seventh fastest and secure his overall podium result. After covering more than 8,000 kilometers, the top […]

5-Time Prestigious Dakar Rally Winner Joins KTM Dakar Management

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

One of the most successful riders in rally-raid history, Marc Coma has won the prestigious Dakar Rally five times, all while competing on KTM machinery. The 45-year-old Spanish star also has six FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

Ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally?

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from a highly rewarding season of racing in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team is now ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally. With all […]

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final

Nov 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and are ready for the final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World […]

Incredible Consistency Clinches Morocco FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Oct 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Austrian racer Walkner had a 20-point advantage at the top of the championship standings heading into round four of five in the series, and knew he had to put in a strong performance in order […]

Silk Way Rally Final 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Jul 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Silk Way Rally 2021 – Stage Five Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the Silk Way Rally. Placing second on the fifth and final stage, Walkner extended his lead at the top […]

Technically demanding Silk Way Rally Stage Two

Jul 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR ON THE PACE IN RUSSIA Skyler Howes has finished third fastest on the 581km stage two at the Silk Way Rally. Clocking in less than one minute behind the […]

STRONG START OF 2021 SILK WAY RALLY STAGE ONE

Jul 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Marking the second round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Silk Way Rally is the longest on the calendar, totaling over 5,400km. Easing the riders into the mixed terrain event gently, day […]

Silk Way Rally 2021 most popular rallies on the calendar

Jun 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With a little under three weeks having passed since the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team enjoyed a highly successful start to the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the squad returns to action this Friday […]

Finally we have arrived at the finish line at Rally Kazakhstan

Jun 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Initially scheduled to include a 267.02km timed special, stage five of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan was shortened to just 158.27km due to an issue with the event’s refueling set-up. As such, riders’ times were very […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch Wins Rally Kazakhstan

Jun 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has claimed a deserving victory at the opening round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Rally Kazakhstan. Finishing second on the shortened final stage of the […]

Wet and Dusty Dunes 2021 Rally Kazakhstan Round 1

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has made an excellent FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship debut for the team by placing third on stage one of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan. Fifth-fastest on the event’s […]

Impressive stage one victory Rally Kazakhstan

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has raced to an impressive victory on stage one of Rally Kazakhstan. Completing a highly successful day for the team, Ross’ teammates Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short […]

TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2-TIME DAKAR RALLY WINNER

Jun 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Price will continue to focus on the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, and of course the Dakar Rally, as he starts his seventh season with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. A two-time winner […]