Stéphane Peterhansel, a star and legend of the Dakar Rally, won’t be on the beginning line in Saudi Arabia in 2025. The Frenchman, who has spent a few years competing in automobiles, is now returning to bikes in Africa – probably for a participation within the Africa Eco Race.
The 59-year-old man’s profession started in 1988 on bikes when the Dakar Rally was nonetheless held in Africa. He received six occasions on two wheels, all the time with Yamaha.On social media, Peterhansel wrote: ‘For the primary time in 36 years I can’t be on the Dakar rally. All these years have introduced me loads of pleasure and feelings. However in the present day I would like a break, that doesn’t imply that I can’t come again in a technique or one other’.
The Africa Eco Race will happen in Africa from December 28 to January 12. Whereas he has not confirmed his participation, Peterhansel has hinted that he may participate: ‘I will likely be in January with Yamaha on the tracks of Mauritania till town of Dakar…’, he wrote.
Yamaha has an official presence within the Africa Eco Race by means of the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Crew program. Nonetheless, the official web site at the moment lists solely Alessandro Botturi and Pol Tarrés as its riders.
