Luciano Benavides – Trusted Since 1999

RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE 11

January 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has secured an impressive second-place result on a shortened stage 11 at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Finishing just 33 seconds shy of the win, Luciano’s superb result keeps him in fourth […]

FIFTH PLACE FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX

January 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered a strong performance on stage six of the 2025 Dakar Rally, finishing fifth on the 605-kilometer timed special and moving up to sixth overall in the standings. Teammate Daniel Sanders overcame […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES WINS STAGE FIVE AT DAKAR 2025

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed an impressive stage win on the final day of week one at the 2025 Dakar Rally, his first victory of the event, moving him up to seventh overall […]

TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE THREE

January 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered an impressive fifth-place finish on stage three of the 2025 Dakar Rally, maintaining his sixth-place position in the overall standings. Edgar Canet showed blistering pace on the 327-kilometer timed […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES SIDELINED FROM DESAFIO RUTA 40 DUE TO INJURY

June 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing rally star Luciano Benavides has been forced out of the Desafio Ruta 40 after a crash on stage one resulted in a fracture to the top of his right femur. Following a […]

2024 Dakar Rally covering 7800 kilometres comes to an end

January 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has battled through 12 stages of intense racing, totalling over 50 hours against the clock, to finish the 2024 Dakar Rally in an excellent seventh place. Completing the final stage strongly as third-fastest, […]

Dakar Rally Stage 11 was another long day in the desert

January 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

On a tough day at the Dakar, with difficult navigation and challenging terrain, Luciano Benavides has successfully completed the penultimate stage of the rally, bringing his Husqvarna Factory Racing machine home in fourth place. With […]

2024 Dakar Rally – Stage 9 Provisional Classification

January 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has continued his run of consistent top-10 stage results, posting the eighth-fastest time on stage nine of the Dakar Rally. In what was one of the fastest timed specials of […]

Rocky and rugged terrain presented significant change from endless dunes

January 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has impressively completed stage eight of the Dakar Rally as the second-fastest rider. Putting in a superb performance to finish the 458-kilometre timed special just over 30 seconds down on the eventual stage […]

Extensive and challenging stage seven of 2024 Dakar Rally Results

January 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides, thoroughly rejuvenated following the rest day, battled through the extensive and challenging stage seven of the 2024 Dakar Rally to secure the second-fastest time. Maintaining his eighth-place position in the provisional overall rankings, […]

Toughest Dakar Rallys to date with 4200km of riding and 2400 racers

January 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With week one of the 46th Dakar Rally completed in Saudi Arabia, Husqvarna Factory Racing now look ahead to the second half of the 2024 event. Luciano Benavides has delivered solid, consistent performances throughout the […]

Start of 626-kilometre timed special that Dakar Riders are given two days to complete

January 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing star Luciano Benavides has completed the first half of the new 48-hour chrono stage as fifth-fastest. Covering 513 out of a possible 626 kilometres of the timed special, the FR 450 Rally […]

Quickest 645-kilometre stage five of Dakar 2024

January 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has completed the 645-kilometre stage five of Dakar 2024, posting the ninth-quickest time. Unfortunately, after suffering a technical issue with his FR 450 Rally in the final five kilometres of […]

Rocky pistes and no mistakes on Day 4 of 2024 Dakar Rally

January 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has delivered a strong performance on day four of the 2024 Dakar Rally to secure a sixth-place finish. Delivering another solid stage result, the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider moves himself further up the […]

2024 Dakar Rally Stage 3: Challenging terrain and complex navigation

January 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has successfully completed the third stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally with the 16th fastest time. The day presented a challenging mix of varied terrain and complex navigation, but Benavides […]

2024 Dakar Rally stage 2 dunes and fast stretches

January 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Capitalising on his advantageous start position as the 15th rider to set off into stage two, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides charged hard throughout the second day of the 2024 Dakar Rally to secure an […]

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING COMPLETE CHALLENGING STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2024

January 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing got the 2024 Dakar Rally underway with reigning World Rally-Raid Champion Luciano Benavides safely completing stage one. The first true special stage of the event presented hundreds of kilometres of rocky, volcanic […]

Teams set to race the 2024 Dakar Rally on January 5 in Saudi Arabia

December 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING GEARS UP FOR 2024 DAKAR RALLY REIGNING FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID WORLD CHAMPION LUCIANO BENAVIDES SET TO TAKE ON 46TH EDITION OF WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY-RAID Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is all set […]

Victory at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc Winner

October 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has claimed victory at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. Giving his all to win the final round of this year’s FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, Toby’s result wasn’t quite enough to […]

Most beautiful yet difficult Rallye du Maroc stage yet

October 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has stormed to victory on stage four of the Rallye du Maroc. Setting off as the sixth rider into today’s timed special, Benavides pushed from the start and was fastest […]

Stage three of the Rallye du Maroc demanded maximum attention

October 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has delivered a strong ride on stage three of the Rallye du Maroc. Continuing his consistent performance throughout the event, the Argentinian now moves up to fourth overall in the […]

Final FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) competition – the Rallye du Maroc

October 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides returns to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) competition this week at the final race of the five-round series – the Rallye du Maroc. With three podium finishes under his belt this season, the […]

Strong performance for Husqvarna at Desafio Ruta 40 Rally Argentina

September 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has finished in second place overall at his home event, the Desafio Ruta 40. Putting in five days of strong performances over the course of the Argentinian rally, the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider […]

2023 Desafio Ruta 40 Rally Stage four through infamous Fiambala dunes

September 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has taken the win on day four of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 in Argentina. Following his three successive second-place finishes, the FR 450 Rally rider excelled through the dunes […]

Desafio Ruta 40 Rally Stage 3: Sandy tracks and riverbeds

August 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has put in another strong, smooth performance at his home race – the Desafio Ruta 40 – to claim his third consecutive second-place stage result at the event. With the rally now past […]

Stage one of 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 rally results

August 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has posted the second quickest time on stage one of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 rally. Riding his home event, the Argentinian completed the 333-kilometre timed special stage just 17 […]

Desafio Ruta 40 FIM World Rally-Raid Argentina

August 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LUCIANO BENAVIDES PREPARES FOR HOME RACE AT THE 2023 DESAFIO RUTA 40 HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER FOCUSED ON SUCCESS AT FIVE-STAGE EVENT IN ARGENTINA Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is excited to return to FIM […]

Just seven points separates 2023 Sonora Rally leaders

April 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has placed third overall at the 2023 Sonora Rally – round three of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. The result elevates the Argentinian to second in the championship standings, where […]

Strongest performance of Sonora Rally event

April 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON SONORA RALLY DAY THREE FR 450 RALLY RACER PROVISIONALLY LIES THIRD OVERALL AS EVENT PASSES HALFWAY STAGE Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has placed fifth on stage three of […]

Shoulder injury crash forces Husqvarna Sonora Rally rider out

April 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MIXED FORTUNES FOR HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ON SECOND DAY OF SONORA RALLY LUCIANO BENAVIDES COMPLETES STAGE TWO AS EIGHTH FASTEST AS SKYLER HOWES CRASHES OUT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has put in another strong […]

Hot FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Sonora Rally temperatures in Mexico Desert

April 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action at round three of the series – the Sonora Rally in Mexico. Although the five-stage event is […]

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Opening fifth and final stage

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed second place at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Opening the fifth and final stage, Benavides was able to lose the minimum of time to the chasing riders, […]

Desert fog creates higher 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed his second stage win of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The FR 450 Rally rider took advantage of his later start position to make up the maximum […]

Tough stage two at 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

February 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has won the tough stage two at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Skilfully mastering the dunes throughout the stage, the Argentinian brought his FR 450 Rally home over one […]

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to strong start

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing have got their 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to a strong start with both Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides riding their FR 450 Rally machines to solid top-10 finishes on the […]

EXCITED FOR 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE?

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship competition this weekend with the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. With just under six weeks passing since the Dakar where Skyler placed third […]

SKYLER HOWES CLAIMS 2023 DAKAR RALLY PODIUM

January 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has battled through 14 stages of intense racing to finish the 2023 Dakar Rally in an excellent third place. In what has been a career-best ride for the American, Skyler […]

13th stage of this epic 45th running of Dakar Rally 2023

January 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has delivered another stunning performance at the 2023 Dakar Rally, placing third fastest on the 675-kilometre stage 13. Teammate Skyler Howes steered his FR 450 Rally to seventh place and […]

Stage 12: Cool calculated ride in Saudi Arabia Dakar Rally 2023

January 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have safely completed the two-day marathon stage at the 2023 Dakar Rally. On stage 12 today, Skyler Howes finished as sixth quickest and now lies second in […]

Hugely successful day 11 Dakar Rally in Saudi desert

January 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On a hugely successful day 11 in the Saudi desert for Husqvarna Factory Racing, Luciano Benavides has claimed his third stage win of the event and in turn advances to sixth place overall in the […]

First rider at 2023 Dakar Rally to win twice feels incredible

January 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has topped day nine of the Dakar Rally. Securing his second stage win of the 2023 event, the Argentinian delivered a masterclass of rally racing, only dropping to second for […]

Really tricky day at Dakar Rally Stage 8

January 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following on from their outstanding Husqvarna Factory Racing one-two on stage six of the 2023 Dakar Rally, Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides had the unenviable task of opening the timed special on day eight – […]

Extremely successful day in the Saudi desert Dakar Rally 6 for Husqvarna

January 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On an extremely successful day in the Saudi desert for Husqvarna Factory Racing, Luciano Benavides posted the fastest time on Friday’s 358-kilometre timed special to earn his first ever Dakar Rally stage win. Finishing as […]

Dakar Rally: Stage five a real test of physical endurance and navigational skill

January 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has put in another strong performance at the Dakar Rally, fighting his way through a physically demanding stage five to claim fifth position on the day and move himself into the provisional lead […]

Stage 2: Extremely tough and long second stage of 2023 Dakar Rally

January 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has once again impressed at the 2023 Dakar Rally by racing to third place on what many riders are calling one of the toughest Dakar stages in recent years. Luciano […]

STRONG START TO 2023 DAKAR RALLY

January 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have successfully completed the opening stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally. As the fourth competitor into the stage, Howes raced up front for the majority of […]

2023 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Saudi Arabia: Dakar Rally 2023

December 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to get their 2023 Dakar Rally campaigns underway. Following their stellar 2022 season, both FR 450 Rally riders are motivated and confident ahead of the […]

Extremely close between top three at 2022 Andalucia Rally

October 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has finished the 2022 Andalucia Rally in third place overall. A strong ride on the short, final stage of the Spanish event saw the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider secure his second consecutive event […]

STRONG START TO FINAL ROUND OF ANDALUCIA RALLY FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

October 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has placed third fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Excelling over the demanding Spanish tracks and terrain, the Argentinian completed the gruelling 315-kilometre timed special in just short of […]

Rallye du Maroc – Andalucia Rally – Dakar Rally

October 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides will return to competition this week as he takes on the Andalucia Rally in Spain. Fresh from his runner-up finish at the Rallye du Maroc less than two weeks ago, the FR 450 […]

Impressive 435-kilometre 2022 Rallye du Maroc Stage 2

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has placed fourth on today’s second stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. Finishing just over three minutes behind the day’s winner, Howes’ result moves him into the provisional lead of the third […]

Excellent start to 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaign

October 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has made an excellent start to his 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaign, posting the second-fastest time on the 557-kilometre first stage. Completing the special just over two minutes behind his […]

SOLID START TO RALLYE DU MAROC 2022

October 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Returning to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action after a break of around seven months, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes have made strong starts to their 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaigns, recording top-four […]

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finish line

March 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes have both successfully reached the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finish line after five largely positive days of racing. With Luciano securing a stage win and commendably opening […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 Penultimate Day

March 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following on from yesterday’s positive results for Husqvarna Factory Racing at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Luciano Benavides has raced to an impressive stage victory on the penultimate day of the rally. The Argentine was […]

Tough day in the desert Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Stage 3

March 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Delivering a strong third-place finish on stage three of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes signalled his return to form with an impressive display of riding and navigation on what was […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge an impressive runner-up result on stage two

March 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S LEADING RIDER ADVANCES TO SIXTH IN THE OVERALL CLASSIFICATION AFTER A TOUGH DAY IN THE DESERT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has continued his positive start to the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge […]

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Starts

March 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND SKYLER HOWES SAFELY COMPLETE THE OPENING DAY OF RACING IN ABU DHABI Enjoying a positive start to the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, round two of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, Husqvarna Factory […]

2022 Dakar Rally Ends & Preparing for 2023 Dakar Rally

January 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DELIVERS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT TOUGH TWO-WEEK EVENT TO PLACE 13TH OVERALL Luciano Benavides – Husqvarna Factory Racing – 2022 Dakar Rally Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has successfully completed the 2022 […]