The Middle East’s leading rally drivers have arrived in the State of Kuwait and are making their final preparations for this weekend’s 26th Kuwait International Rally, round three of the 2022 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Tomorrow (Wednesday), competitors will carry out a full day of reconnaissance of the five special stages, repeated twice, … Read more
Stephane Peterhansel underlined his place in the record books of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with an assured drive to victory today as Sam Sunderland saved his best until last to secure a third bikes title in the event. While the 209km Abu Dhabi Sports Council Stage 5 had the potential to repeat some of … Read more
Audi has once again made history in motorsport with technical innovation: Following its debut with four stage victories at the Dakar Rally in January, the Audi RS Q e-tron now clinched its first overall victory – in just its second outing. Stéphane Peterhansel and Edouard Boulanger have decided the second round of the FIA World … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has produced many final day dramas down the years, and another thrilling climax is assured as the rally returns from the spectacular Al Dhafra dunes to the UAE capital. The bottom line following today’s 243km Abu Dhabi Aviation Stage 4 is that it will take a spectacular turnaround to prevent … Read more
Two familiar names lead the way in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge after a third day of intense rivalry between the world’s top drivers and riders among the spectacular Al Dhafra dunes. Stephane Peterhansel in an Audi RS Q e-tron will become the most successful driver in the 31-year history of the event if he … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge served up another dramatic episode today as heroic Argentinean rider Kevin Benavides built hopes of a first bikes win, and Stephane Peterhansel held course for a record seventh cars victory. The 318-km ADNOC Distribution Special Stage 2 saw Nasser Al Attiyah on four wheels and Ross Branch on two record … Read more
Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah heads an impressive entry for the 26th Kuwait International Rally, round three of the 2022 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), which was announced today (Monday). The three-day event (March 17th-19th) is being organised by the Kuwait International Motorsport Club (KIMC) in co-operation with the Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC). It is … Read more
Sebastien Loeb aims to bounce back immediately from disappointment in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge to keep Bahrain Raid Xtreme on course to become the first winners of the new World Rally-Raid Championship. Making his debut in the event, the nine-times World Rally Champion with co-driver Fabian Lurquin was completely out of luck on today’s … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s most intriguing rallies on an opening day of high drama which brought vastly contrasting fortunes for some of the sport’s biggest names, while two local heroes stepped into the spotlight. Defending champion Nasser Al Attiyah, who set off in search … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge takes its place on a thrilling new world stage for cross country rallying over the next five days, with the cream of the sport’s international talent battling for honours in spectacular fashion. Taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in … Read more