Lucas Moraes Clinches 2025 World Rally-Raid Title, First Ever for Brazil

Overview

• Racing with Spanish co-driver Armand Monleón for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Moraes sealed the championship by finishing runner-up at the Rally of Morocco.
• His season was built on consistency with a victory in Portugal, second place in Abu Dhabi and third at the Safari Rally in South Africa.
• Moraes topped the final standings ahead of multi-time champion Nasser Al-Attiyah, who finished the season as runner-up for Dacia.
• O Globo reports he refused a Toyota team order in Portugal intended to help teammate Henk Lategan, a decision portrayed as pivotal to his title push and not confirmed by the team.
• The same report says a potential move away from Toyota for 2026 is being speculated following reported friction, as Moraes’ profile has grown with Dakar milestones including Brazil’s first overall podium in 2023 and stage wins in 2024.