Toni Mulec: "The Dakar had started so badly for me"
Dakar 2026 |
Stage 13 |
YANBU
> YANBU
January 17
th
2026
- 12:10
[GMT + 3]
Toni Mulec, 41, riding as a privateer for BAS World KTM, handed the orange squad victory in Rally2, outfoxing Honda's two young recruits in their first appearance in the race. Preston Campbell (+4'37") held the top spot for a long time. The Slovenian rider netted the Dutch outfit their second title in this class, after Mason Klein in 2022.
"It's crazy because the Dakar had started so badly for me, with so many navigation blunders. I lost so much time during the first week. The second one went better and I didn't make any more mistakes except for one big crash. I managed to keep my bike and my body in one piece. I have a great team and teammates who all look out for each other. We're not a factory team, but I'm truly grateful to them for that spirit."
