Latest news and stories about dakar in Portugal for expats and residents.
Portuguese driver Paulo Fiúza moved closer today to making history in the Dakar cross-country rally, whose 48th edition ends on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, after securing the lead in the truck category.
Portuguese driver João Ferreira moved up today to 10th place in the overall cars standings at the Dakar Rally, which is led by Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah, while in the motorbikes Argentine Luciano Benavides won the eighth stage and took the overall lead.
Veteran rally champions praise the talent of the driver from Leiria and predict a promising career for the Portuguese.
Portuguese rider Martim Ventura (Honda) today retained second place in the Rally2 motorcycle category after the fourth stage of the 48th edition of the Dakar Rally, which is being held in Saudi Arabia.
