Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of Hero MotoCorp, has added young talent Tobias Ebster to its international rider line-up, following a highly successful 2024 season.
Tobias Ebster, 27, from Zillertal, Austria, is widely recognized as one of rally racing’s most promising rising stars. He entered his first rally just four years ago — the Hellas Rally Raid — after establishing a solid background in motocross and enduro. His breakthrough came in 2022, when he won the prestigious FIM Bajas World Cup in Dubai. He continued to impress by securing victory in the Rally 2 category at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, outperforming a field of seasoned competitors.
In his debut Dakar Rally last year, Tobias delivered a remarkable performance. Displaying exceptional grit and endurance, he claimed victory in the grueling “Original by Motul” category without any assistance and finished an impressive 20th overall, earning the coveted title of Best Rookie. His determination and talent also secured him a Dakar entry through the “Road to Dakar” program, a dream he pursued and achieved despite significant setbacks. In Dakar 2025, competing once again as a privateer, but this time with assistance, Tobias raised the bar even higher. He finished an astonishing 9th overall, emerging as the top privateer in the field.
Tobias is set to make his debut race appearance with Hero MotoSports later this month at the South African Safari Rally. This event, making its first appearance on the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) calendar, serves as the third round of the 2025 season. Tobias will line up alongside teammates Ross Branch and Nacho Cornejo for the rally.
