May the first stage of the Dakar Rally in early January, a new and exciting season starts in this branch of motorsport. HRC Honda has been taking a very strong team to the rallies for years and that will be no different next year.
Less than a month before the first round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), the Monster Energy Honda HRC team has revealed its line-up for the 2025 season. With the 2025 Dakar – the most iconic race on the calendar – as its opening challenge, the team is determined to defend Ricky Brabec’s historic victory from 2024.
Confirmed Calendar 2025
The 2 W2025RC calendar, announced last month, will see the championship take on some of the world’s most legendary rally terrains. The five stages include:
Dakar Rally
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
South African Safari Rally
BP Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal
Rally of Morocco
A solid structure
The Monster Energy Honda HRC team remains unchanged for 2025, with an emphasis on continuity with its elite five riders: Ricky Brabec, Tosha Schareina, Adrien Van Beveren, Skyler Howes and Pablo Quintanilla.
Riders ready for action
- Ricky Brabec, the reigning 2024 Dakar champion, is working tirelessly to recover from an injury sustained at the Rallye du Maroc. His goal? To defend his title in top condition during the toughest race in the world.
- Tosha Schareina completed a spectacular debut season with Monster Energy Honda HRC, with victory in Portugal and podium finishes in Argentina's Ruta 40 and the Rallye du Maroc.
- Fresh from an impressive third place in the Dakar, Adrien Van Beveren enters the new season with clarity and renewed motivation.
- Skyler Howes, after an injury-marred 2024 season, heads into Dakar 2025 in top form and eager to show his exceptional potential.
- Pablo Quintanilla, with unparalleled experience, approaches this season with the same passion and dedication that have defined his rally career.
