Chasing Waypoints

The Final 105 km | Dakar Rally 2026 Stage 13 Preview & Championship Battles

17 Jan 2026

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The final stage of the Dakar Rally 2026 is here — and with just 105 kilometers left to race, every second matters.In this episode, Victor Orellana breaks down Stage 13, previewing the decisive battles across Rally GP, Rally 2, Ultimate Class, and SSV, and explaining exactly what it will take for competitors to defend — or steal — a Dakar podium position.In Rally GP, Ricky Brabec enters the final stage holding the overall lead, while Luciano Benavides faces the math of the moment — needing to claw back roughly 30 seconds every 10 miles to challenge for the win. With terrain that favors speed and familiarity, the stage sets up a final, high-pressure showdown.In Rally 2, the battle remains tight between Tony Mullick and Preston Campbell, while the Ultimate Class still has a fight brewing for the final podium spot. The SSV category also remains competitive, with consistency and clean execution likely deciding the outcome.This episode covers:Full Stage 13 course expectationsFinal time gaps and championship mathKey battles in Rally GP, Rally 2, Ultimate & SSVWhy gaps are larger than usual this yearTerrain and navigation factors for the final pushWhat strategies make sense — and which don’t — this lateStage 13 isn’t about experimenting.It’s about protecting position, executing cleanly, and not giving Dakar one last opportunity to take everything away.🎙️ Presented by Chasing Waypoints📍 Dakar Rally 2026 – Stage 13 Final PreviewJoin us live for the race and be part of the final moments as Dakar 2026 is decided.

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

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

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The Final 105 km | Dakar Rally 2026 Stage 13 Preview & Championship Battles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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