Red Bull GASGAS Factory Team Racing Fired-Up for 2023 Dakar Rally!

• Red Bull backed GASGAS Factory Racing set for 2023 Dakar Rally
• Sunderland and Sanders to compete in their second Dakar for GASGAS
• 45th Dakar Rally begins December 31 in Saudi Arabia

It’s been a year of mixed fortunes for our heavy-hitting rally stars but as 2022 draws to a close we’re gearing up for the big one again – the Dakar Rally. With both Sam and Daniel showing immense pace in Saudi Arabia last January, each has experienced a very different season this year, but both are 100% committed to enjoying the 45th running of the iconic race and ultimately doing their very best.

Sam’s 2022 Dakar Rally victory was the start of a hugely successful year for the Brit. Following on from the Dakar, he headed to the United Arab Emirates for round two of the world championship and promptly stamped his authority there with another convincing win.

A top-five result at the Rallye du Maroc put Sunderland within reach of his second career world title. And with another strong showing at the final round in Spain, where the RX 450F racer rode to another calculated fifth-place finish, the job was done and Sam was crowned 2022 FIM World Rally-Raid Champion.

Now, already deep into his training program and focused on the major task ahead of him – his Dakar Rally title defense – Sam is fully aware of the challenge that awaits. But as always, the two-time Dakar winner will give his absolute all and fight hard for the win at the world’s toughest rally.

With unquestionable speed, especially over the dunes seen on the first week of the 2022 Dakar Rally, Daniel Sanders was well on course to fight for a podium result. Disappointingly, the crash that ruled him out of the event resulted in a fractured elbow and wrist – injuries that unfortunately took longer than anticipated to heal. Despite requiring several extra surgeries throughout the year, Sanders is now close to full fitness and once again has his sights on Dakar success.

Earning two stage wins at the 2022 event, Daniel comes into the upcoming Dakar with more experience, a better understanding of what to expect from the punishing terrain, and also the skills and confidence required to open stages during the two-week race. With very little pressure on his shoulders, Sanders will be aiming to shake things up in his own unique way when the start flag drops in just over one month’s time.

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