Pre-race stories

• February 11: Omar Benhayoun making cross-country debut at Carta Rallye
• March 20: Noa Sainct to race Carta Rallye, targeting Dakar Rally debut in future
• April 1: Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body to make Carta Rallye debut, first non-top rally raid since 2019
• April 7: Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally GYTR to make debut at Carta Rallye
• April 9: Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body not entering Carta Rallye due to shakedown issue

Stage recaps

• Stage 1: Noa Sainct “having a great time” in desert rally debut after Stage 1
• Stage 2: Kevin Gallas “almost drowned the bike twice”, leads shortened Stage 2
• Stage 3: 10 riders miss Stage 3, Martim Ventura enjoys “first day where I think nothing happened”
• Stage 4: Bikes take flight in Stage 4
• Stage 5: Ventura’s streak continues, increases lead in Stage 5
• Stage 6: Stéphane Peterhansel joins the party in Stage 6
• Stage 7: Breezy Stage 7 wraps up racing

Race recap

• Ventura and Vitse dominate for overall victories

Featured image credit: MD Rallye Sport