The TT rider will compete in historic event after missing 2024
Isle of Man TT rider James Hillier has been confirmed to make his return to the infamous Dakar Rally for 2025.
Hillier competed in the gruelling 14 stage race in 2023 where he crossed the line in 76th place overall in the bike category.
The 2025 edition of the historic event will run from the 3 January to the 17 January, which will see the racers start in Bisha, Saudi Arabia and finish in Shubaytah across 12 stages.
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