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Used to wide-open spaces and desert endurance in rally-raid, the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team is taking on a brand-new challenge this weekend: the Baja España Aragón 2026!

What is a Baja?

A Baja is a short, particularly fast-paced off-road rally that takes place over 2 to 3 days. The Baja Aragón is part of the wider Cross-Country. Unlike traditional rally-raids, this is a very intense event, raced at a sustained pace on technical tracks.

Which categories are on the start line?

The competition brings together an impressive diversity of vehicles:

  • Motorcycles & Quads (FIM / Open): Categories ranging from 450 cc up to Trail bikes (twin-cylinder over 600 cc), Maxitrails, Quads, and Women’s, Junior or Veteran categories.
  • Cars (FIA): Ultimate prototypes, Stock production vehicles, lightweight Challenger prototypes and SSVs.
  • Trucks: The imposing Trucks category.

The programme for the 2026 edition

Listed on the FIM and FIA Baja World Cup calendar, this 2026 edition will take place from 24 to 26 July with more than 90 motorcycles on the start line:

  • Friday 24 July: 6.46 km prologue
  • Saturday 25 July (Stage 1): 375.90 km
  • Sunday 26 July (Stage 2): 162.00 km
  • Total timed special stages: 544.36 km

Our Yamaha riders entered

To take on this agility-and-speed challenge, the team will field two top riders on the Ténéré 700 Rally (official version): 🇫🇷 Gautier Paulin 🇮🇹 Alessandro Botturi

See you this Friday for the prologue! 🚀

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]]> Who is Gautier Paulin? From motocross to rally-raid, when talent knows no limits https://tenere-spirit-experience.com/en/who-is-gautier-paulin-from-motocross-to-rally-raid-when-talent-knows-no-limits/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:37:10 +0000 https://tenere-spirit-experience.com/who-is-gautier-paulin-from-motocross-to-rally-raid-when-talent-knows-no-limits/ For nearly twenty years, Gautier Paulin established himself as one of the leading figures in world motocross. MX2 European Champion, […]

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For nearly twenty years, Gautier Paulin established himself as one of the leading figures in world motocross. MX2 European Champion, multiple Grand Prix winner, and five-time consecutive Motocross of Nations winner with Team France, the Frenchman has built one of the most impressive track records of his generation.

But in 2025, he decided to take on a brand-new challenge by joining the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team, the official Yamaha team competing in rally-raid. Riding the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally, Gautier discovered a discipline where speed is no longer enough: you also have to master navigation, race strategy, and mechanical management over several days of competition.

A transition that could have required several seasons of adaptation. Yet, in just a few rallies, Gautier Paulin has already established himself as a promising rider in the discipline.

Gautier Paulin's Achievements

Before discovering rally-raid, Gautier Paulin built an exceptional track record in motocross:

European Champion MX2 (2007)

12 Grand Prix victories

30 heat wins

64 podiums in the World Championship

Five consecutive victories at the Motocross of Nations (2014 to 2018), a record for a French rider

Winning Team Manager of the Motocross of Nations with Team France in 2023

Carta Rally 2025: A Promising Debut

The 2025 Carta Rally marked Gautier Paulin‘s rally-raid debut with the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team. In his very first participation, the French rider already reached the podium, finishing third overall with the Ténéré 700 Rally.

As the kilometers went by, he progressed rapidly in navigation and reading the roadbook. At the end of the event, he reflected on his learning process:

Gautier Paulin: “This rally was a great experience. We made huge progress with the bike and confirmed all the work done on its reliability. I am very proud of it, as I am of the whole team. I also improved a lot in navigation, especially in my roadbook reading and my ability to find my way in these vast open spaces facing the horizon. Despite the penalty, I learned a lot. I am still a rookie in this discipline, so managing to progress this much at each rally is really motivating. In the end, it was an extremely positive experience.”

More than the result, this statement highlights Gautier Paulin’s mindset. The Frenchman emphasizes his progression above all: understanding the roadbook, learning to navigate wide-open spaces, and continuing to gain experience with every rally.

Africa Eco Race 2026: The Confirmation

A few months later, Gautier Paulin started his first Africa Eco Race on a motorcycle, only his second rally-raid.

Riding the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally, he set off on one of the most legendary rally-raids. The event connects Tangier to Dakar, Senegal, crossing Morocco and Mauritania, with over two weeks of racing in extreme conditions.

Despite his lack of experience, Gautier impressed. He won three stages and finished second in the general classification, just 41 seconds behind the winner Kevin Gallas.

A remarkable performance for a first-time participant.

Upon arriving on the shores of the legendary Lac Rose in Dakar, the emotion was immense:

Gautier Paulin: “What an incredible way to finish an exceptional race! Riding along the beach with my teammates was a magical moment, and crossing the finish line at the legendary Lac Rose was a dream I’ve had since childhood, when I watched the first Paris-Dakar rallies with my father. These past two weeks have been extraordinary. The bike was perfect, the team was great, and I met people who will remain friends for life. Finishing in second place is also a huge satisfaction, especially for my very first participation in the Africa Eco Race on a bike. A big thank you to the whole team and to Yamaha for this incredible adventure. I can’t wait to do it again!”

A Promising Future

In just two rally-raids, Gautier Paulin has already established himself as a promising rider in the discipline. He has several stage wins and two overall podiums, including a remarkable second place during the Africa Eco Race 2026.

Following this performance, the Frenchman took the start of the Carta Rallye 2026, his third rally-raid. Once again, he confirmed his full potential by finishing 3rd in the general classification, behind his teammate Kevin Gallas, who took second place.

A lightning-fast adaptation on the Yamaha Ténéré 700, which testifies to the rider’s adaptability and talent.

After making motocross history, Gautier Paulin is now writing a new chapter of his career with the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team on the biggest international rally-raids.

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]]> Gautier Paulin at the start of the Carta Rally 2025 in Morocco on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 GYTR https://tenere-spirit-experience.com/en/gautier-paulin-at-the-start-of-the-carta-rally-2025-in-morocco-on-the-yamaha-tenere-700-gytr/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:06:05 +0000 https://tenere-spirit-experience.com/?p=13856 Gautier Paulin is taking on a new challenge! The former motocross champion will start the 2025 Carta Rally in Morocco on a Yamaha Ténéré 700 GYTR. Joined by the Official Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team, he will experience his first rally-raid alongside experienced riders such as Alessandro Botturi. Discover the details of this exceptional adventure!

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Gautier PAULIN on the Carta Rallye

Former motocross rider Gautier Paulin is taking on a new challenge! In April 2025, he will compete in the Carta Rallye in Morocco, riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700 GYTR. This will be his first motorcycle rally-raid, a major milestone that he will tackle alongside us: Team Officiel Yamaha Ténéré Rally.

A rally-raid is not something you can improvise! To prepare for roadbook navigation, Gautier Paulin attended a training session at our Ténéré Center in Aveyron with Loïc Minaudier, a navigation expert, to master the essential fundamentals of rally-raid.

Carta rally 2025: A 2,000 km challenge across Morocco

The Carta Rally 2025 represents 2,000 km of adventure, spread over 7 days through some of Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes: dunes, ergs, tracks and roads will be on the program.

A team of exceptional riders at the start:

We’ll have the honor of accompanying several renowned riders on this edition of the Carta Rally:

Racing Category

Alessandro Botturi – Official Yamaha rider, multiple rally winner.
Gautier Paulin – Former motocross champion, taking on rally-raid.
Kevin Gallas – 2018 Junior SuperEnduro World Champion, Hard Enduro specialist.

Bertrand Gavard- Passionate rider with two Dakar participations, he fulfilled his dream by completing the 2023 edition.

Nicolas Charlier – Belgian rider, experienced in rally-raid with 2 participations in the Africa Eco Race and TransAnatolia.
Yann Duprey – Off-road adventure guide and instructor for 15 years, passionate about adventure.
Frédéric Murat – First time in the Racing category after the 2024 Transanatolia in the Raid category.
Jérôme Clastre – Second participation with us, this time in the Racing category.

Discover the racing category

Raid category

Patrick Morisseau – Second participation in the Raid category after the Morocco Desert Challenge.
Alessandro Biglioli – First rally-raid experience with us.

An exceptional mentor: Stéphane Peterhansel

Our Raid category riders will have the privilege of being accompanied by Stéphane Peterhansel, aka “Monsieur Dakar”. As on the Africa Eco Race, he will share his expertise and advice for a unique experience in the heart of the desert, without pressure, in a spirit of pure adventure.

Discover the raid category

Carta Rally 2025 route

📍 Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Bivouac Plage Blanche, Morocco
🕗 08:00 – 14:00: Administrative and technical checks
🕖 19:00: Pilot briefing


📏 Total distance: 2,000 km
📏 Special stage distance: 1,750 km

Roadbook navigation: paper or digital?

For this edition of the Carta Rallye 2025, we have chosen to equip our drivers with F2R Y1000 tablets, replacing the traditional paper roadbooks. These tablets will display the itineraries provided by the organization via the Terrapirata application, guaranteeing smoother, more precise navigation throughout the 2,000 km race.

The 2025 Carta Rally promises to be an epic adventure, and we can’t wait to share this experience with you alongside our riders. Stay tuned to follow this epic journey in the heart of the desert!

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