This weekend, feel the thrill of the “Dakar"

26 setembro 2025

After four days of intense competition and more than 736 km against the clock across the dirt tracks of Ribatejo, Alentejo, and Spain’s Extremadura, the bp Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal now enters its decisive phase — and you can still be part of this unique spectacle!

This is the fourth round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), the same championship that includes the legendary Dakar, and it’s being contested by some of the best drivers and teams in the world, both on four wheels and two.

Saturday, September 27

The action continues at full speed with a stage crossing the incredible trails of Mourão, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portel, and Évora, before finishing in Lisbon, at Doca de Pedrouços. Check this link to see where you can watch.

From 2:30 PM in Lisbon, you can witness the arrival of the first bikes, followed by the cars — a true parade of machines and champions.

Between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM, the Bivouac at Doca de Pedrouços will open its doors to the public — a unique chance to meet the teams, see the machines up close, and experience the backstage of the rally.

2:35 PM – Arrival of the 1st Bike at Doca de Pedrouços (estimated)

4:25 PM – Arrival of the 1st Car at Doca de Pedrouços (estimated)

7:00 PM – W2RC Medal Ceremony at Doca de Pedrouços

Sunday, September 28 – The Grand Finale!

Sunday is decision day at the bp Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. The 110 km route runs through Coruche and Salvaterra de Magos, with the iconic Casa Cadaval hosting the final time control. Find out where to watch the drivers and machines in action at this link.

Then, all roads lead to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, in Lisbon, for the podium celebrations.

6:30 AM – Start of the 1st Bike from Doca de Pedrouços

8:40 AM – Start of the 1st Car from Doca de Pedrouços

12:50 PM – Podium Ceremony for the bikes (Padrão dos Descobrimentos)

3:00 PM – Podium Ceremony for the cars at Doca de Pedrouços (Padrão dos Descobrimentos)

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