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Dakar Rally 2026 – Stage 9 Preview | Marathon Stage Begins & Standings Breakdown

12 Jan 2026

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As the Dakar Rally 2026 moves into Stage 9, the rally enters the first half of the Marathon Stage—a critical point where strategy, navigation, and discipline begin to outweigh outright speed.In this episode, Victor Orellana recaps the Stage 8 results and breaks down what to expect from Stage 9, including a detailed look at the course layout, navigation challenges, and how the marathon format can quickly reshape the standings.Stage 9 features separate selective routes for motorcycles and vehicles, adding complexity for all categories. Navigation becomes decisive, with limited references, tricky waypoint sequences, and speed zones that can impose heavy penalties if missed. With an early morning start, fatigue and focus will be tested from the very first kilometers.This episode covers:Why Stage 9 marks the true start of the Marathon StageCourse breakdown and navigation challengesDifferences between motorcycle and vehicle routesCurrent overall standings after Stage 8How Luciano Benavides leads the rally heading into Stage 9Tight competition in the vehicle category, with gaps under ten minutesThe developing battle in the SSV categoryWhy navigation errors and speed zones can cause major time lossesStage 9 is not about attacking—it’s about surviving clean. With no assistance and long days ahead, this is where Dakar 2026 begins to sort contenders from casualties.🎙️ Presented by Chasing Waypoints📍 Dakar Rally 2026 – Stage 9 Preview & Overall StandingsSubscribe for continued Dakar Rally coverage, including Stage 9 results, maps, and marathon-stage analysis.

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

01 Jan 1970

El Partidazo de COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

01 Jan 1970

Fin de Semana

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Dakar Rally 2026 – Stage 9 Preview | Marathon Stage Begins & Standings Breakdown

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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