The second stage of the Fenix Rally 2025 marked a spectacular transition — a true celebration of the spirit of desert racing. From the oasis town of Tozeur to the gateway of the Sahara in Douz, competitors faced 292 kilometers of pure adventure through breathtaking landscapes where the horizon seemed infinite and the desert began to reveal its untamed beauty.
The day offered the first real taste of what awaits deeper in the dunes: soft sand, shifting terrain, and the delicate balance between speed, navigation, and mechanical endurance. The stage required not only driving skill but also the mental discipline to stay focused when visibility blurred and the tracks disappeared into the vastness of the desert.
Navigation proved once again to be decisive, as even the smallest mistake could translate into lost time and hard kilometers to recover. Patience and precision became the keys to success, with every checkpoint demanding full attention and teamwork between drivers, co-drivers, and their machines.
The rising heat added another layer of challenge, testing both physical stamina and mental resilience. For many, the day was a reminder of the rally’s unforgiving nature — where triumph and struggle often coexist within the same kilometer. Yet, beyond the fatigue, the sense of accomplishment was palpable. Crossing the finish line in Douz meant not only completing a demanding stage but also stepping into the symbolic threshold of the great Sahara.
As the sun set over the dunes and the rally bivouac came to life, the atmosphere was filled with anticipation. Stories of the day’s adventures echoed through the camp — tales of perseverance, teamwork, and the thrill of conquering the unknown.
With the Fenix Rally 2025 now approaching the true heart of the desert, the journey is only beginning. The Gateway to the Sahara awaits, promising even greater challenges, breathtaking scenery, and the pure essence of rally raid adventure.
Now, as the dust settles on this demanding stage, it’s time to look at the day’s standout performances. Here are the Top 3 results in each class, highlighting the competitors who mastered Stage 2 and took a decisive step forward in the overall standings.

ENDURO_CC
1. Edvard Sokolovski (LTU) – KTM Rally Replica – AG Dakar School / Hiltus – 02:50:15.77
2. Christian Pastori (ITA) – Husqvarna FE501 – Compass Racing Team – 02:57:06.89
3. Dominique Robin (FRA) – KTM 500 – Robin Rally Raid – 03:12:16.68

ATV_CC
1. Antanas Kanopkinas (LTU) – CFMOTO CForce – CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team – 04:19:12.83
2. Gaetan Martinez (FRA) – CFMOTO CForce – CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team – 15:00:00.00 (DNF)

SSV_CC
1. Nicolas Martinez / Loriane Forgues (FRA) – Overdrive OT3 – Aravis Rallye Raid – 02:41:00.26
2. Matthieu Marconnet / Chloé Simon (FRA) – Segway SX20T – Team MAC Racing – 02:42:29.65
3. Juraj Varga / Radovan Schneider (SVK) – Polaris RZR Pro R – Varga Motorsport Team – 02:43:48.83

CAR_OPEN
1. Agostino Rizzardi / Claudio Fenati (ITA) – Porsche Century CR6T – Countrysideways – 02:38:47.45
2. Magdalena Zajac / Blazej Czekan (POL) – Toyota Hilux – Proxcars TME Rally Team – 02:44:14.33
3. Koen Wauters / Tom De Leeuw (BEL) – Toyota Hilux – Feryn Rally Raid – 02:50:21.78

CAR_LIMITED
1. Abd El Karim Ben Hssan / Mohamed Ali Drira (TUN) – Toyota GRJ79L – Tunis Automobile Club – 03:22:13.67
2. Ewald Holler / Markus Bodzenta (AUT) – Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ73 – Hekla Competition – 04:51:40.61
3. Abdennour Benabdennour / Gregory Kucipak (TUN/FRA) – Mitsubishi Pajero – Nour – 05:34:15.46

TRUCK_CC
1. Gerrit Zuurmond / Tjeerd Van Ballegoy / Klaas Kwakkel (NLD) – MAN TGA 18.480 – Rainbow Truck Team – 03:15:28.84
2. Tom Heuer / Christoph Tum / Marco Richter (DEU) – Tatra 815 – Sueptitz Motorsport – 03:23:40.48
3. Paolo Calabria / Loris Calubini / Giuseppe Fortuna (ITA) – MAN TGA – Eagle Racing Team – 03:39:34.84

Tomorrow Leg 4: The Longest Journey Through the Heart of the Sahara
Today’s stage — the longest of the entire rally — will take competitors on an extraordinary journey across some of southern Tunisia’s most iconic and diverse landscapes. From Douz, the route heads west toward Matmata, renowned for its ancient troglodyte dwellings, before pushing through Kamour and Tataouine, then turning north via the oasis of Ksar Ghilane on the return to Douz.
Covering 520 kilometers, this demanding loop combines fast desert pistes, rocky plateaus, and challenging dune sections, testing every aspect of endurance, navigation, and mechanical reliability. It’s a stage that blends history, culture, and the pure spirit of adventure — a true marathon through the desert that will push teams to their limits and reward those who can find the perfect balance between speed and strategy.
As the Fenix Rally 2025 continues deeper into the Sahara, Stage 3 stands as a defining chapter — where determination and resilience will shape the outcome of the race.

Official press release