New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): Indian motorsport achieved a historic second on the Dakar Rally 2026 as Sanjay Takale delivered a standout efficiency within the Prologue Stage, ending 1st within the excessive common velocity Group H3 and thirty fifth total within the Cars class, as per a launch.
The Prologue, which determines the beginning order and doesn’t depend towards total standings, noticed Sanjay Takale dominate the Dakar Classic Group H3, making him the primary ever Indian to face on the Dakar podium within the Cars class on Day 1.
Driving Car No. 722, Sanjay guided his Toyota HDJ 100 throughout the 22 km Special Stage and 74 km Liaison (whole 96 km), ending forward of skilled worldwide opponents.
Jose Sole and Sergio Cerezo (Spain) secured second place within the H3 class in a Mitsubishi Montero, adopted by Raul Ortiz (Spain) in third, driving a Toyota RAV4.
Dakar Rally 2026 marks Sanjay Takale’s second try on the world’s hardest rally, reflecting his rising expertise and aggressive edge.
Following his Prologue win, Sanjay Takale will open the street for Stage 1 from Yanbu to Yanbu, that includes a 305 km Special Stage with demanding navigation and dune sections.
Widely thought to be the final word check of endurance, the Dakar Rally continues to push limits and Sanjay Takale has firmly introduced his arrival on the worldwide rally stage. (ANI)