Nacho Cornejo is a well-known figure in rally circuits, considered one of the most successful South Americans in motorsports, with nine Dakar participations under his belt. After a successful six-year stint with Honda Racing, the 29-year-old Chilean joins the Indian manufacturer team. Cornejo boasts a strong background in motocross and enduro racing formats.
In his nine consecutive Dakar Rally appearances, Cornejo completed the race seven times and achieved an impressive six top-10 finishes. As a prominent competitor in the premier Rally GP class, Nacho has secured nine Dakar Stage Wins. In 2020, he narrowly missed the podium, finishing just outside in fourth place. He repeated his sixth-place finish in both the 2022 and 2024 Dakar editions.
Nacho demonstrated deep commitment and passion for motorsports from a young age, winning the 2016 FIM Cross-Country Rallies Junior Championship at the age of 21, marking a defining moment in his impressive career trajectory.
At the recent Dakar 2024, Nacho emerged as a crowd favorite for a podium finish, having won three stages and consistently maintaining a position within the top four throughout the race. However, unfortunate mechanical issues on the final two days pushed him to a sixth position in the final standings. Nevertheless, his overall performance was extraordinary.
2024 signifies a milestone year for the Hero MotoSports Team, marking their best year yet as they ascend to new heights on the international rally scene. From securing podium finishes at Dakar 2024 to winning the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in March and finishing second at the Rally Raid Portugal in April, Hero MotoSports leads both the Manufacturer and Rider standings in the FIM World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) 2024.
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