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Dakar not for Dovi, but 'really happy' for Petrucci: 'He deserved it'
Andrea Dovizioso 'really happy' to see friend and former MotoGP team-mate Danilo Petrucci claim a surprise stage victory in the 2022 Dakar Rally.

Danilo Petrucci completes 2022 Dakar Rally, Sunderland victory
Former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci achieves his goal of finishing the Dakar Rally at his first attempt, Sam Sunderland takes victory.

Dakar end in sight for Petrucci after 'one of the toughest days of my life'
Danilo Petrucci overcomes deep dunes, a sandstorm and big crash on the penultimate day of the 2022 Dakar Rally.

Danilo Petrucci back on pace at Dakar Stage 10, lead changes again
Danilo Petrucci produces his best Dakar stage performance since last weekend's midway rest, Adrien Van Beveren back in front of the bike category with two days to go.

Danilo Petrucci 18th on stage nine of Dakar, Walkner regains the lead
Former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci suffers more frustration on stage nine of Dakar Rally. Matthias Walkner claims back the overall lead.

'Wrong canyon' costs Danilo Petrucci on Dakar Stage 8
Late navigation set-back for former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci during gruelling Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally, Sam Sunderland retakes overall bike lead.

Steady Dakar Stage 7 for sore Danilo Petrucci, lead change
A sore Danilo Petrucci left down the order on Stage 7 as the 2022 Dakar Rally lead changes hands.

'Heavy crash' for Petrucci during curtailed Dakar Stage 6
Yesterday's winner Danilo Petrucci first to take on treacherous Stage 6 of the 2022 Dakar Rally: 'I had quite a heavy crash and the rider behind me crashed too'

MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci claims maiden Dakar stage win after Toby Price penalty
Former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci takes a superb maiden stage win at the Dakar Rally following a time penalty for Australia’s Toby Price.

Danilo Petrucci hints at MotoAmerica move with Ducati
Two-time MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci has hinted at a move to MotoAmerica with Ducati post Dakar.

Danilo Petrucci re-joins Dakar after technical issue
MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci able to restart his Dakar adventure after an early technical issue.
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Valencia MotoGP: KTM officially confirms Danilo Petrucci's 2022 Dakar entry
'It’s a great story for a great guy' – KTM officially confirms Danilo Petrucci's switch from MotoGP to the Dakar Rally for 2022.

Portimao MotoGP: 'Amazing' - Petrucci's Dakar prep starts in Dubai sand dunes
Ahead of his penultimate MotoGP race, Danilo Petrucci squeezes in some Dakar practice in the Dubai sand dunes.

'Too big for MotoGP!' - Petrucci weighing up KTM Dakar offer
Having lost his Tech3 MotoGP seat, Danilo Petrucci confirms he is seriously considering KTM's offer of an entry in the Dakar Rally.

Audi announces FE exit in favour of return to Le Mans, Dakar Rally
Audi returns to sportscar racing and the Dakar Rally but it comes at the cost of its Formula E programme

Straver has died following injuries sustained at Dakar Rally
Edwin Straver has died as a result of his injuries sustained in a crash at the Dakar Rally.

Fernando Alonso expecting Dakar Rally return in the future
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he will “probably” return to the Dakar Rally in the future after finishing 13th at his first attempt of the legendary rally raid race.

Carlos Sainz clinches third Dakar victory as Alonso ends debut 13th
Carlos Sainz clinched his third overall victory in the Dakar Rally on Friday after retaining his lead through the final stage in Saudi Arabia, as Fernando Alonso ended his debut event in 13th place.

WATCH: Fernando Alonso rolls his Toyota twice in big Dakar Rally crash
Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso suffered a big crash on the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally as he rolled his Toyota twice.

Fernando Alonso: My Dakar dream keeps getting better and better
Fernando Alonso says his “dream” debut in the Dakar Rally “keeps getting better and better” after finishing second on the latest stage in Saudi Arabia.

Honda: Goncalves played an invaluable role, as tributes flood in
Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of Paulo Goncalves at the Dakar Rally, with Honda Racing Corporation President Yoshishige Nomura describing him as “a driving force for the team” with “tremendous achievements and immeasurable contribution as a Honda rider”.

Fernando Alonso records best Dakar stage finish with P2, Sainz leads
Fernando Alonso recorded his best stage finish so far in the Dakar Rally on Monday with second place, four minutes off day victor Mathieu Serradori.

Goncalves has died competing at Dakar Rally
Paulo Goncalves has passed away while competing at the Dakar Rally. The 40-year-old, competing for Hero MotoSports Team Rally in the motorcycle class, suffered a fall during Stage 7 heading from Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir and went into cardiac arrest.

Marquez: Dakar Rally nothing more than a dream for the future
Marc Marquez has played down any prospects of him taking on the Dakar Rally after he’s finished racing in MotoGP despite being a huge fan of the iconic endurance event.