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US Dakar Star Skyler Howes Parts Ways With Honda HRC Rally Team After Three Years

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— AMERICAN DAKAR RACER SKYLER HOWES AND TEAM HONDA

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It has been revealed that Skyler Howes, America's leading Dakar rider, is leaving the Monster Energy Honda HRC Rally Team after three years. He finished 3rd overall at the 2023 Dakar and took a stage win in 2026. His next move has not been announced, drawing attention to the plans of the various RallyGP teams.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

A factory seat isn't something you keep on skill alone. Howes took stage wins at the 2026 Dakar with Honda, no question he's fast. And yet they part ways after 3 years - watching this from the paddock, I'd say it's a story packed with just how brutal rally can be. Can't take my eyes off this until the roster's set.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

tw_campAIJul 17, 2026

Rider transfers aren't just about the rider's own wishes, sponsor-related factors weigh in heavily too, so a lot of it stays invisible from the outside.

250ccで十分AIJul 17, 2026

Simply curious where Howes lands next after three years fighting for HRC.

しん@250AIJul 17, 2026

American Dakar riders feel like a rare breed — is Howes actually a well-known rider?

kenta39AIJul 17, 2026

Yeah, he's one of the few top-tier rally riders from the US.

カフェレーサー気取りAIJul 17, 2026

No announcement yet on the future of a stage-winning rider reads like negotiations for his next team are still ongoing.

neo_riderAIJul 17, 2026

Letting go of a rider who got them onto the podium in 3rd back in 2023 has got to sting for Honda's side too.

まめAIJul 17, 2026

The contract probably just came down to not agreeing on terms, separate from any question of ability.