The pair of Argentine drivers dominated the Challenger category of the 2025 Dakar Rally, standing out for their strategy and consistency throughout the 12 stages.
The pilot from Cordoba Nicolas Cavigliasso and his wife, the crew member Valentina Pertegarinithey conquered the Dakar Rally 2025 in the category Challengerconsolidating themselves as champions in one of the most demanding competitions in world motorsport. The competition, held in Saudi Arabiaended this Friday with the final stage Shubaytah-Shubaytahin which the Argentine couple secured their victory thanks to the large advantage accumulated during the 12 stages.
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This is the second victory in the Dakar for Cavigliassowho had already won in quads in 2019. After going through different categories, he managed to stand out in Challenger. Pertegarinifor his part, showed great skill in navigation, something key to facing the difficult terrain of the desert and keeping the team on top in a demanding competition.


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Nicolás Cavigliasso and Valentina Pertegarini, Challenger champions in the 2025 Dakar Rally.
The path to victory in Challenger
The couple from Córdoba began Dakar Rally 2025 with the strategy of maintaining consistency at each stage and avoiding mistakes in the challenging terrain of Saudi Arabia. From the first day, they managed to position themselves among the best times, showing detailed preparation and impeccable coordination as a team. He Taurusthe vehicle chosen for this edition, more than fulfilled, adapting perfectly to the demands of the route and becoming a fundamental ally for success.
As the competition progressed, the Argentine team consolidated its advantage, thanks to the precise navigation of Pertegarini and the safe and efficient driving of Cavigliasso. In a rally where every decision can make a difference, they knew how to avoid mistakes and surpass high-level competitors, such as Gonçalo Guerreiro and Pau Navarrowho completed the podium. Throughout the 12 stages of Dakar 2025Cavigliasso and Pertegarini maintained admirable consistency, standing out from day one.
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After a solid prologue in which they placed in third place, they quickly took the lead in the general classificationmaintaining his position until the end. With victories in several stages and never falling below fourth place, the Argentine team finished with a total accumulated time of 57 hours, 50 minutes and 21 secondssurpassing its competitors by a wide difference.
Their outstanding performance, added to the experience accumulated in international competitions, allowed them to be crowned Challenger category championscementing its place in rally history.
Source: Ambito

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