Rallye du Maroc 2025 – Loeb Wins, Moraes Crowned World Champion After Dramatic Finale

Sven Syfrig
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The 2025 Rallye du Maroc delivered a desert showdown for the ages – five brutal stages, breathtaking speed, and a dramatic twist in the very last kilometers.The spotlight moment? Nasser Al-Attiyah crossed the finish at full speed without stopping at the mandatory control point, a mistake that would cost him both the rally and the world championship.

Lucas Moraes Rallye du Maroc 2025 — Photocredit @officialw2rc

The Final Stage Twist

Going into the last stage, everything was on the line. Sébastien Loeb (Dacia) was leading the rally, while Lucas Moraes (Toyota) and Nasser Al-Attiyah (Dacia) were locked in a fierce title fight.After the flying finish, Al-Attiyah continued at full throttle and failed to stop at the control zone – a serious safety breach according to rally regulations.

The stewards imposed a heavy time penalty, instantly changing the championship picture. With that decision, Lucas Moraes became the new world champion.

Loeb Takes the Rally Win

While the title drama unfolded behind him, Sébastien Loeb stayed cool and claimed victory for Dacia Sandriders – the first ever win for the French manufacturer’s new T1+ project.

Lucas Moraes finished second, sealing the world title, while Nani Roma (Ford) took third after a strong, consistent performance.

Lucas Moraes – A Historic World Title

By finishing second in Morocco, Lucas Moraes (Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC) clinched the 2025 FIA W2RC World Championship.He finished ahead of Nasser Al-Attiyah (Dacia), whose penalty ended his title hopes, and Henk Lategan (Toyota) in third place.It marks Toyota’s greatest rally-raid achievement yet – three drivers in the Top-5 and a world title for the young Brazilian star.

Bikes: Daniel Sanders Takes the Crown

In the motorcycle GP class, Daniel Sanders (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) claimed the 2025 world championship title.The Australian rider’s consistency and speed brought KTM back to the top of world rally-raid.

Tosha Schareina and Ricky Brabec finished second and third for Honda, followed by Luciano Benavides (KTM) and Adrien Van Beveren (Honda).

Tobias Ebster – Vice Champion in Rally2

In the Rally2 class, Austrian rider Tobias Ebster (Hero MotoSports) capped off a brilliant season by securing the Runner-Up title in the 2025 W2RC Rally2 Championship.Spain’s Edgar Canet (KTM) took the overall crown with 113 points, ahead of Ebster with 79 and Michael Docherty with 78.

Ebster’s progress throughout the season – from consistent top finishes to factory-level pace – confirms him as one of the brightest new names in rally-raid.

Conclusion about the Rallye du Maroc

The Rallye du Maroc 2025 had it all – drama, triumph, heartbreak and history.Sébastien Loeb gave Dacia its first major rally win, Lucas Moraes became world champion after a controversial twist, Daniel Sanders put KTM back on top, and Tobias Ebster emerged as Austria’s new desert hero.