Stage 5 at the Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal presented some challenges as well as victory for Defender Rally. This video from Defender offers highlights for stage five.
From Defender:
“Stéphane Peterhansel and Mika Metge take the Defender Dakar DX7-R to victory in the 2026 bp Ulitmate Rally-Raid Portugal. The final stage follows our Defender drivers through the short, fast and narrow tracks that crest the mountains around the town of Loulé on Portugal’s Algarve coast.
Model shown is Defender Dakar D7X-R, not available for sale. Performed by professional drivers under controlled conditions on closed courses, in testing or on designated rally stages. Do not attempt. Motorsport and off-road driving involve significant risk, including serious injury or death.”
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