Luciano Benavides

Quickest 645-kilometre stage five of Dakar 2024

Jan 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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Dec 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

Oct 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

Oct 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

Oct 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

Oct 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

Sep 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

Sep 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

Aug 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

Aug 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

Aug 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 […]