Branch remains hopeful

Larona Makhaiza | Monday January 5, 2026 18:07

 

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The 'Kalahari Ferrari' is out in the Persian gulf looking to improve from his 2025 season that was marred by mechanical breakdowns, resulting in him falling to defend his 2024 World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) title.

Out in Saudi Arabia today, Branch finished in position seven, the same position he found himself in yesterday after facing a six-minute penalty for speeding when he had finished ahead of all bikers initially.

In a brief interview with MmegiSport, Branch said he remains unmoved by his two results in the Dakar Rally as he still oozes with confidence.

“The mood of today is really amazing, I am happy with the bike and everything is literally going so well,” Branch said.