Edgar Canet: "Keep on dreaming"

Dakar 2026 | Stage 1 | YANBU > YANBU
January 4 ^th 2026 - 12:43 [GMT + 3]

Ross Branch was penalised for speeding, handing the stage to Edgar Canet, who is making an impressive debut in RallyGP and would retain the overall lead.

"It was a very fast stage with lots of rocks and ríos, and crazy navigation with sections where you really had to be careful not to get lost. I'm very happy with the speed and the confidence I have on the bike. The rally is still long and this is the best way to start, but I need to stay focused, be careful and not push more than necessary. For now, though, I want to thank everyone who sent me messages yesterday and keep on dreaming."