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Explained: How Time Bonuses Work for Motorcycles at the 2026 Dakar Rally

The Dakar Rally is one of the most brutal endurance events in motorsport, pushing competitors to their absolute physical, mental, and technical limits. While every category faces extreme conditions, motorcycle riders are uniquely exposed — and the 2026 Dakar regulations acknowledge that reality through a carefully designed time bonus system. So how does it work, and why can the fastest rider on the road still lose the stage? Why Motorcyclists Ne…
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Motorcycle Sports broke the news in on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
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