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Will we see a KTM out the front again at the 2022 Dakar Rally ?
team is a dream and a real honour . I ’ m really thankful for the opportunity and can ’ t wait to get racing !” The Argentinian began his racing career in enduro , finishing fourth in the FIM Junior Enduro World Championship just under 10 years ago , followed by numerous national championship victories . Benavides switched his attentions to rally in 2015 and has since won a number of prestigious rally events . Most notably he was runner-up in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship in 2017 and enjoyed a second-place finish at the Dakar in 2018 before claiming victory this year . Benavides adds extra power to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ’ s dynamic Dakar-winning line-up and will benefit from the team ’ s vast experience , with their incredible 18 Dakar wins since 2001 . Kevin ’ s outright speed , experience , and hunger for future victories compliment the team ’ s ethos and vision , and he will begin a program of testing and familiarisation with the KTM 450 RALLY machine .
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