Today, Mathieu Serradori Rallye and Loic Minaudier delivered a monumental performance on Stage 10 of the Dakar Rally , powering the Century CR7 to an extraordinary victory in the grueling 420 km marathon special around Bisha. From the very first kilometre, the pace was blistering. Mathieu Serradori Rallye tucked in just behind the leaders after the opening section, matching the times of the factory Fords and staying within striking distance.
When a rival contender was forced to stop with mechanical trouble, Mathieu Serradori Rallye seized his moment. With composure and precision, he pushed the CR7 to the front and never looked back, extending his advantage over multiple checkpoints and ultimately crossing the line with a commanding margin. More than six minutes clear of five-time Dakar champion Nasser Al-Attiyah, despite a small time penalty for overspeeding.
This win is much more than a stage result, it’s Century Racing’s first-ever stage victory in the Dakar Rally’s Ultimate category, and only the second stage triumph in the team’s Dakar history (the first was back in 2020). It’s a testament to the relentless work of the entire team, the engineering excellence of the Century CR7, and the sheer determination of Mathieu Serradori Rallye and Loic Minaudier to take on the giants of this sport and come out on top.
Though the overall lead still sits with Al-Attiyah in the general classification, this result rockets Century Racing into the spotlight and reaffirms that our performance, passion and resilience belong with the very best.
The team head into the final three days in a strong position overall. Mathieu Serradori Rallye and Loic Minaudier find themselves in P5, while Brian Baragwanath and Leonard Cremer are P17. The finish is getting nearer, but this Dakar Rally is far from finished.
Source: Century Racing
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