Luciano Benavides

STRONG START TO 2023 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have successfully completed the opening stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally. As the fourth competitor into the stage, Howes raced up front for the majority of […]

2023 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Saudi Arabia: Dakar Rally 2023

Dec 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to get their 2023 Dakar Rally campaigns underway. Following their stellar 2022 season, both FR 450 Rally riders are motivated and confident ahead of the […]

Extremely close between top three at 2022 Andalucia Rally

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has finished the 2022 Andalucia Rally in third place overall. A strong ride on the short, final stage of the Spanish event saw the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider secure his second consecutive event […]

STRONG START TO FINAL ROUND OF ANDALUCIA RALLY FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has placed third fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Excelling over the demanding Spanish tracks and terrain, the Argentinian completed the gruelling 315-kilometre timed special in just short of […]

Rallye du Maroc – Andalucia Rally – Dakar Rally

Oct 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides will return to competition this week as he takes on the Andalucia Rally in Spain. Fresh from his runner-up finish at the Rallye du Maroc less than two weeks ago, the FR 450 […]

Impressive 435-kilometre 2022 Rallye du Maroc Stage 2

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has placed fourth on today’s second stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. Finishing just over three minutes behind the day’s winner, Howes’ result moves him into the provisional lead of the third […]

Excellent start to 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaign

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has made an excellent start to his 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaign, posting the second-fastest time on the 557-kilometre first stage. Completing the special just over two minutes behind his […]

SOLID START TO RALLYE DU MAROC 2022

Oct 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Returning to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action after a break of around seven months, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes have made strong starts to their 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaigns, recording top-four […]

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finish line

Mar 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes have both successfully reached the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finish line after five largely positive days of racing. With Luciano securing a stage win and commendably opening […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 Penultimate Day

Mar 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following on from yesterday’s positive results for Husqvarna Factory Racing at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Luciano Benavides has raced to an impressive stage victory on the penultimate day of the rally. The Argentine was […]

Tough day in the desert Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Stage 3

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Delivering a strong third-place finish on stage three of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes signalled his return to form with an impressive display of riding and navigation on what was […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge an impressive runner-up result on stage two

Mar 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S LEADING RIDER ADVANCES TO SIXTH IN THE OVERALL CLASSIFICATION AFTER A TOUGH DAY IN THE DESERT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has continued his positive start to the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge […]

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Starts

Mar 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND SKYLER HOWES SAFELY COMPLETE THE OPENING DAY OF RACING IN ABU DHABI Enjoying a positive start to the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, round two of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, Husqvarna Factory […]

2022 Dakar Rally Ends & Preparing for 2023 Dakar Rally

Jan 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DELIVERS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT TOUGH TWO-WEEK EVENT TO PLACE 13TH OVERALL Luciano Benavides – Husqvarna Factory Racing – 2022 Dakar Rally Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has successfully completed the 2022 […]

Hugely demanding stage 11 Dakar Rally 2022

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has completed the hugely demanding stage 11 of the Dakar Rally in 26th place. Following his excellent runner-up performance on Wednesday’s stage 10, the FR 450 Rally rider was the […]