“My goal is to show the human side of the Dakar, especially the stories of the amateur riders who sacrifice everything just to be on the start line”
En resumen
Tiziano Internó, 35, began rallying a few years ago after ten years of high-level enduro racing. He uses his Rally POV project to document his journey, sharing insights from preparation to competition.
In 2024, he finished 14th in the Original by Motul category, his best result so far. For 2025, he will compete on a Honda HRC prototype and his 2025 Dakar was the best of his career so far: he finished 46th overall and 10th in the Original by Motul class, and for the first time truly managed to enjoy the rally “almost kilometre after kilometre.”
Throughout 2024 and 2025 he dedicated much of his time to Dakar-related projects, including Rescue by the Sand, a documentary retracing the history of the rally (set for release at the end of 2026), and Desert Queens, an exhibition organised with ASO at EICMA showcasing iconic Dakar bikes. He also competed in events such as the FIM Six Days, Baja Aragon, Red Bull Romaniacs, Lamas Rally, and the Baja 1000.
As a personal tribute to Thierry Sabine and the pioneers of the rally, he rode his bike from Paris to Barcelona before the start of the race, echoing the legendary early-Dakar spirit.
Tiziano holds the record for the “Deepest depth driven by a motorcycle underwater,” reaching 42 metres. The project combined his interests in off-road motorcycling and scuba diving, presenting a unique way to promote his Dakar bike.
Ambición
T.I:“2025 was my best Dakar ever. For the first time I could really enjoy it, have fun and savour almost every single kilometre. It was a huge challenge, but also a beautiful journey, as a rider and as a storyteller. This year I’ve focused a lot on Dakar-related projects: from February I’ve been working on Rescue by the Sand, a documentary about the history of the rally, and I also organised Desert Queens at EICMA with ASO, bringing together some of the most iconic bikes of Dakar’s history. Now it’s time to get back on the bike and prepare properly for the next adventure. For 2026, inspired by the Desert Queens project, I want to reconnect with the emotions and spirit of the Dakar pioneers of the 1980s. My race will actually start on 25 November, not in Saudi Arabia but in Italy. I’ll leave with my bike, my bags and all my essential gear to reach Paris mainly off-road. From there I’ll start symbolically from the Eiffel Tower, then ride down to Barcelona for scrutineering. Once in Saudi Arabia I’ll try to race in full self-sufficiency all the spare parts will be with me, on the bike. It won’t just be the Original by Motul spirit, but something even more extreme: an Ultra Dakar. More than a racer, I see myself as a bridge between the bivouac and the people watching from home. My goal is to show the human side of the Dakar, especially the stories of the amateur riders who sacrifice everything just to be on the start line. In 2026 I want to continue in this direction and use my Ultra Dakar challenge to inspire people to chase their dreams, even when they seem too big or too crazy.”
