“This race still holds a special place in my life”
CREW FACTS
P.C.
- Pietro Cinotto, son of Michele (#414), is preparing for his fifth Dakar, his first since 2023.
- He is a manager in the family business. He is handling the company’s operations from Italy and travel globally.
- Passion for rallying runs deep in the Cinotto family, also with his brother, inspired by their father.
S.L.
- 2025 will be Martino Albertini’s first Dakar.
- He has spent 2024 focused on writing roadbooks for the Italian Motorcycle Federation (FMI), staying active on motorcycles year-round.
- Despite limited car training, he secured a 3rd-place finish in the 2022 Transanatolia Rally, overcoming mechanical challenges.
2025 AMBITIONS
P.C: “Unfortunately, the last Dakar didn’t go as planned. We faced electrical problems early on due to heavy rain, which left us stuck for hours during one of the first stages. This year, we gained valuable experience by competing in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in March, particularly in navigating the dunes. For Dakar 2025, our goal is to enjoy the rally experience while giving our best on every stage, aiming to minimize the time gap with the top drivers. It will also be my first time navigating with Martino, so we’ll need to quickly build a strong bond and mutual trust to drive together. This will be my fifth Dakar overall, and my third in Saudi Arabia. I’m very happy to be part of it again.”
M.A: “2025 will be my first Dakar. This year, I’ve been busy writing roadbooks for the FMI (Italian Motorcycle Federation), which means I spend most of my time on motorcycles. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to train with cars in 2024. However, in 2022, I competed in the Transanatolia Rally and managed to finish P3 despite facing several mechanical issues. My goal for the Dakar is to complete all the stages without mistakes and gain as much experience and professionalism as possible.”
