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The 2026 Dakar Rally concluded with a thrilling finale on Stage 13, a compact 105 km special loop around Yanbu that packed plenty of punches despite its brevity. Sand dunes, … Read More
Stage 12 of the 2026 Dakar Rally delivered exactly what a penultimate stage should: pressure, precision, and a pair of championship‑defining performances. The 311 km special from Al Henakiyah to … Read More
AL HENAKIYAH, Saudi Arabia — Ford delivered a commanding performance in the car category on Stage 11 of the 2026 Dakar Rally, with Mattias Ekström (pictured) claiming victory ahead of … Read More
The 2026 Dakar Rally reached a pivotal turning point on January 14 with Stage 10, the concluding leg of the demanding 48-hour marathon stage—a 347km timed special from the remote … Read More
The 2026 Dakar Rally entered its most grueling phase on January 13 with Stage 9, the first day of the second 48-hour marathon stage (no external assistance allowed), featuring a … Read More
The 2026 Dakar Rally continued its relentless grind on January 12 with Stage 8, a massive 481km timed special (within a 717km total loop) from Wadi Ad-Dawasir back to Wadi … Read More
(GMM) World Rally Racing star Kalle Rovanpera’s (pictured) first full race weekend in formula cars ended abruptly in New Zealand, but senior figures close to the Finnish star are playing … Read More
The 2026 Dakar Rally pushed deeper into Saudi Arabia’s southern deserts on January 11 with Stage 7, a demanding 462km timed special (within an 876km total route) from Riyadh to … Read More
The 2026 Dakar Rally hit its halfway mark on January 9 with Stage 6, the longest timed special so far at 458km within a 766km liaison from Ha’il to Al … Read More
January 8, 2026, saw the conclusion of the grueling 48-hour marathon stage with the Dakar Stage 5, a 371km timed special from the remote bivouac back to Ha’il. Competitors, running … Read More
On January 7, 2026, Stage 4 kicked off the infamous 48-hour marathon stage with a challenging 495km loop around Al-Ula, featuring rocky terrain, fast sandy sections, and intricate navigation that … Read More
In a significant restructuring announced on January 7, 2026, Toyota has effectively split its renowned Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) motorsport and performance division into two distinct entities, marking a return … Read More
Stage 3 of the 2026 Dakar Rally, a demanding 422km timed special in a full loop around Al-Ula, featured stunning rock formations, fast sandy tracks, and complex navigation that caught … Read More
The sun beat down mercilessly on January 5, 2026, as the Dakar Rally caravan left the coastal bivouac at Yanbu and plunged inland toward the ancient oasis of Al-Ula. Stage … Read More
The 48th Dakar Rally exploded into life on January 4, 2026, with a demanding 305km timed special looping around Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Blending narrow rocky passages, jagged rock gardens, fast … Read More
The leading contenders of the 2026 Dakar Rally were first into action during the prologue in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, and it was Mattias Ekström (pictured) who emerged on top to … Read More
When the Dakar Rally gets underway in Yanbu on January 3, it will be the seventh time the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has hosted this legendary event. As the opening … Read More
The 48th edition of the Dakar Rally (January 3–17, 2026) marks the seventh consecutive year in Saudi Arabia, kicking off the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) season. –by Mark Cipolloni– … Read More
Millions worldwide enjoy auto racing’s speed, skill, and thrill. Rally and circuit racing are popular but separate sports. Both include drivers pushing their cars to the maximum to win, but … Read More
(GMM) Kalle Rovanpera (pictured) has accepted a dramatic salary drop as he switches from rallying to single-seaters – with his manager confirming that next year’s base pay will be “merely … Read More
(GMM) Two top Formula 1 drivers have voiced support for Kalle Rovanpera’s (pictured) surprise decision to swap rallying for single-seaters as the two-time WRC champion begins chasing an eventual F1 … Read More
(GMM) Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera (pictured) has begun his transition from world rally to single-seaters, completing his first test in an older Formula 2 car ahead of a … Read More
(GMM) Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera (pictured) has stunned the motorsport world by announcing his departure from the World Rally Championship to begin a Toyota-supported campaign aimed squarely at … Read More
(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. says driving his famous father’s Ford Dakar Raptor was one of the greatest experiences of his life. During Formula 1’s summer break, the Williams driver traveled … Read More
The 2025 Dakar Rally brought not only victory for Toyota, but also a second place overall for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings #211. The works GR Hilux … Read More
