“The season got off to the best possible start at the FIM Saudi International Baja. It was a perfect weekend for me, winning every stage and leading for almost every kilometre of the race. Everything clicked, and racing on terrain that the Dakar Rally passes through made it ideal preparation. It really helped me improve both my navigation and riding, and I finished with a lead of just under 35 minutes, which was a great confidence boost.”

“From there, we headed straight to the FIM Jordan International Baja, which was my first time racing in Jordan. The event was held in the Wadi Rum desert, with some seriously cool terrain and landscapes similar to Petra. I decided early on to focus on winning, qualifying to get the best possible start position for the stages, and that plan paid off.”

“In Stage 1 I found a good flow and managed to take the stage win with a solid gap. That meant on the final day I could ride smart, manage the race, and bring it home for the overall win. It was also a really valuable experience, opening more kilometres and spending extra time reading the roadbook in proper race conditions.”

“Next up is the World Championship round in Portugal, where the aim is simple: maximise points and keep the momentum going.�