eventually took up rally racing,
going on to claim third place in
his rookie Dakar appearance in
2015. He would go two better in
2016, taking his and Australia's
first Dakar Rally win. Riding with
a broken wrist, he repeated the
feat in 2019 for a second Dakar
triumph. Price also claimed the
2018 FIM Cross-Countries World
Rallies Championship.
KTM confirmed the break-up.
"First of all, we would like
to say a huge thank you to
Toby for all of his incredible
achievements with Red Bull
KTM Factory Racing," KTM Rally
Team Manager Andreas Hoizi
said. "It's safe to say I share the
sentiment of the whole team in
that we are sorry to see Toby go,
but we would like to thank him
for the key role he has played
in the team for so many years.
From his two Dakar wins to his
World Championship title, Toby
has always given 110 percent.
He is a team player through and
through and has shown incred
-
ible passion and commitment
to the brand over the years. We
wish Toby all the very best for
the future."
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"Nacho" Leaving
Honda HRC
J
ose "Nacho" Ignacio Cornejo revealed on
Instagram that he and Honda Racing have
parted ways.
Cornejo wrote: "With a bit of sadness but with
a lot of gratitude, I have to say goodbye to HRC.
Six years together, seven Dakars, and so many
adventures around the world. I came to this
team as a junior with a lot of dreams, including
being a water boy in Dakar 2018, and today, I
say goodbye as an experienced rider, winning
stages and fighting for podiums and wins.
"I want to thank every teammate, engineer,
mechanic, physios, and professional of the
team; it has been an honor for me. I met and
worked with people and riders that I used to
see in magazines when I was a kid, and most
of them today I can call friends. I hope I left
a mark and good memories in every person I
worked with.
"I made friendships that will last through
the years, and I'll carry all the memories in my
heart and mind, thanks for everything.
"New challenges and new colors for this
season, soon I'll be announcing."
Honda issued this statement: "Today we
bid a fond farewell to a true rally champion,
Nacho Cornejo. We want to express our deep
gratitude for his impeccable work and dedica
-
tion as a Monster Energy Honda Team rider.
His professionalism and passion have left an
Rally racer Jose "Nacho" Ignacio Cornejo says
he's leaving Honda for "new colors."
indelible mark on our family and the world of
motorcycling. Nacho, thank you for inspiring
us with your courage and determination in
every race. We wish you all the best in your
next challenges—see you soon, Nacho!"
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