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Difficult End To 2021 Dakar Rally For Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

January 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s participation in this year’s Dakar Rally drew to a frustrating close today as Adrien Van Beveren was forced to withdraw following a technical issue. Unable to complete the 12th and […]

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Dakar Rally Bivouac Mid-Race Rest Day and Reflection

January 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are today making the most of the Dakar Rally’s one and only rest day following six physically and mentally demanding days of competition in the desert. Now at the […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 4 longest stage of gruelling day in the saddle for competitors

January 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has charged to an impressive fourth place finish on stage four of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Continuing with his strong start to the 43rd edition of the race, […]

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Dakar Rally Stage 3 technical canyons with high-speed sand dunes

January 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Franco Caimi has delivered a strong seventh-place finish for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team on stage three of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Showing serious pace aboard his Yamaha WR450F Rally, Franco equalled his stage […]

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GPS issue solved at last minute for Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team at Stage 1 of 2021 Dakar Rally

January 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team have successfully kicked off their 2021 Dakar Rally campaign with all riders comfortably placed inside the top 20 following a challenging stage one. With each rider focused on delivering […]

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Opening stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally

December 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Launching into 2021 focused on success, for the first time in history the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team will enter the Dakar Rally with five riders. Forming a formidable line-up of experienced, determined racers, all […]

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Teams Prepare for 2021 Dakar Rally

October 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Official Team Ready For Andalucia Rally With eight months having passed since the 2020 Dakar Rally, and with less than three months before the iconic event rolls around once again, the […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Conclude Rally Du Maroc 2019

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Putting the finishing touches to their participation in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team have today completed a positive yet demanding Rally du Maroc. Using the race to test […]

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Yamaha And Van Beveren Finish Third In 2019 Silk Way Rally

July 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team rider Adrien Van Beveren has finished third overall in the 2019 Silk Way Rally, round two of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Successfully completing the 10-day race across Russia, Mongolia […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Make Positive Start To Silk Way Rally 2019

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Three days into the second round of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship – the Silk Way Rally held in Russia, Mongolia and China – and Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders Franco Caimi and […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team Look Forward To Silk Way Rally 2019

July 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

et to compete in round two of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi will soon line up at the start of […]

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Positive End To Xavier De Soultrait’s 2019 Dakar Rally Campaign

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Bringing their participation in the 2019 Dakar Rally to a close on Thursday, the Yamalube Yamaha Rally team saw WR450F Rally mounted Xavier de Soultrait secure a highly positive sixth place result in the rally’s […]

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Yamaha Riders Set To Enter Dakar On New WR450F Rally

January 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders are ready to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally aboard the latest version of the WR450F Rally machine. With Franco Caimi’s participation confirmed, the team, who have […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Rally Ready For 2019 Dakar

December 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders are all-set to take on the 2019 Dakar aboard the newest edition of the WR450F Rally works machine. With this 41st edition of the prestigious event contested exclusively in Peru, […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Riders Looking For Success At 2018 Morocco Rally

October 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the 2018 Morocco Rally. Using the five-stage event as part of their preparation for the upcoming […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Make Steps Forward At Desafio Inca 2018

September 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling for the podium until the very last stage of the 2018 Desafio Inca rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Franco Caimi wrapped up their three-day adventure in the incredible […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Set For 2018 Desafio Inca Rally

September 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their preparation ahead of the 2019 Dakar Rally, Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the 2018 edition of Peru’s Desafio Inca. A three-day event in the massive […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Make Significant Progress At Atacama Rally

August 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Entering the most vital part of their preparation for the upcoming Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders are more than satisfied with the progress made at this year’s Atacama Rally. Getting valuable racing […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Atacama Rally

August 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Looking forward to returning to competitive action, the trio of Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the six-day-long Atacama Rally 2018 – […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Leave Their Mark On Dakar 2018

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Demonstrating huge potential in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders have made a strong statement at the 2018 Dakar Rally. Playing a key role in the development of the race, Adrien Van Beveren […]

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Two Yamaha Riders Inside The Top Four As Dakar Rally Reaches Its Halfway Point

January 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following six long and challenging days of racing in South America, the duo of Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait find themselves well-placed inside the top four of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall […]

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Yamaha Riders Gear Up For A Thrilling Second Week At Dakar Rally

January 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a stellar first week of competition at this year’s Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders remain focused on their ultimate goal of making history for Yamaha in this 40th edition of the […]

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Van Beveren Retains Overall Lead After Dakar Rally’s Stage Five

January 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a convincing stage five performance, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren remains at the top of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. Living up to the challenges of yet another […]

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Van Beveren Wins Stage Four, Yamaha Takes Overall Dakar Rally Lead

January 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a brilliant stage performance aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Adrien Van Beveren has won stage four of the 2018 Dakar Rally. In doing so the Frenchman takes control of the event’s provisional overall standings. […]

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Yamaha Racing Riders Battle Through Challenging Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

January 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Making the best of a demanding stage three, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Franco Caimi and Xavier de Soultrait all remain within striking distance to the provisional overall leaders of the […]

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Van Beveren Second Overall After Dakar Rally’s Demanding Stage Two

January 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Securing a second consecutive runner-up stage result, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren retains his highly-positive second overall result in the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. Finishing the first long stage of […]

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Van Beveren Claims Runner-Up Result In Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

January 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a highly positive start to the 2018 Dakar Rally, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw three of its riders finish inside the top seven in the provisional overall standings. Headlining the team’s efforts […]

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All Systems Go For Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At 2018 Dakar Rally

January 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Everything is set for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team as they ready themselves for the start of the biggest and most challenging adventure in the annual rally calendar – the Dakar Rally. In Lima, […]

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Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Dakar Rally

December 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

  The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team of Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait, Franco Caimi and Rodney Faggotter are all-set for the most demanding challenge on the annual rally calendar – the 2018 Dakar […]

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Yamaha In Contention For Overall Victory After Stage Three Of The Baja Inka Rally

September 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team put in another strong performance on Saturday during the third and penultimate stage of the 2017 Baja Inka Rally. Two of the team’s riders, Franco Caimi and Xavier de Soultrait, […]

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Franco Caimi Claims Third In Atacama Rally’s Stage Two

August 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

    Going from strength to strength aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Franco Caimi secured an impressive third place result in a shortened stage two at the Atacama Rally […]

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