Career
Faria made his Dakar Rally debut in 2006, winning only his second ever stage, set in the Portuguese city of Portimao, riding a KTM motorcycle. Faria continued with KTM in 2014, no longer in a supporting role, but was forced to retire from the rally after three days having suffered a crash, after which he was transferred to hospital but found to be not seriously injured. In 2016, Faria will be riding for KTM sister company, Husqvarna.