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Can-Am to Return to Dakar Rally with Proven Champions, New Hopefuls, and Race-Tested Maverick R Platform
Can-Am to Return to Dakar Rally with Proven Champions, New Hopefuls, and Race-Tested Maverick R P...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nCan-Am to Return to Dakar Rally with Proven Champions, New Hopefuls, and Race-Tested Maverick R Platform\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nVALCOURT, QC, Dec. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) and a global leader in off-road performance, today announced its factory driver lineup and race-proven Maverick R platform for the 2026 Dakar Rally. The brand's upcoming Dakar Rally program builds on a track record of excellence and reinforces Can-Am's commitment to product innovation and rider-focused performance.\n\n \n\n\"For BRP, the Dakar Rally is more than a race; it's about continuing to prove the incredible performance of our vehicles in some of the harshest conditions on Earth,\" said Jean-François Leclerc, BRP Race Manager. \"For 2026, we're returning to Dakar with the most refined version of our Maverick R platform and an impressive driver roster, featuring seasoned Dakar veterans and ambitious rookie talents.\"\nCan-Am Factory Driver Lineup\nFrancisco \"Chaleco\" López – Chile | Co-Driver: Alvaro LeonAfter winning five stages and charging to a second-place overall finish at Dakar Rally last year, the three-time champion is motivated to put his Maverick R on top of the podium again in 2026.Kyle Chaney – USA | Co-Driver: Jacob ArgubrightComing off the King of the Hammers 4400 class win, Chaney is eager to take on a new challenge with his first Dakar Rally campaign and learn all that the rally has to offer.Hunter Miller – USA | Co-Driver: Jeremy GrayScoring a top-ten result in his rookie year at Dakar Rally in 2025, Miller returns to Saudi Arabia with valuable experience under his belt.Jeremías González Ferioli – Argentina | Co-Driver: Gonzalo RinaldiWith multiple stage wins to his name, Ferioli has proven that he has the pace to run up front. For 2026, he's eager to establish himself as a contender for the overall win. João  Monterio - Portugal | Co-Driver: Morais NunoMonteiro is an experienced Dakar Rally c...