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
Sebastien Loeb is looking for victory on his debut in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge which starts this weekend. Following the Dakar in January, the nine-times World Rally Champion lies second in the 2022 World Rally-Raid Championship (WRRC) just one point behind Nasser Al Attiyah, and a win in Abu Dhabi would give him the … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has a history of making and breaking world title ambitions, and the stakes will be even higher when the event launches into a new era for cross country rallying at the weekend. The arrival of the new World Rally-Raid Championship in the UAE capital brings with it great expectations for … Read more
Entries continue to flood in for the Qatar International Baja, the second round of the FIM Bajas World Cup and round two of the FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas. Organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, the three-day spectacle takes place on March 24th-26th. Officials have also confirmed that the event will … Read more
With the might of the new World Rally-Raid Championship heading for the UAE capital, a big logistical operation is nearing completion for the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Competitors from around the globe check in at Yas Marina Circuit, the rally HQ, on Friday morning ahead of Saturday’s official start, and the … Read more
Finnish driver holds off Neuville and Lappi for third WRC career win. Kalle Rovanperä secured an emphatic victory at Rally Sweden on Sunday afternoon – 21 years after father Harri claimed his sole FIA World Rally Championship win at the event. The Finn scored his third career success by 22.0sec after Toyota GR Yaris team-mate … Read more
Finn opens up 8.3s lead over Evans with Neuville and Lappi close behind. Kalle Rovanperä led Rally Sweden on Saturday night after a breathtaking drive in darkness distanced his rivals at the close of another fast and furious day’s competition. Five different drivers led this second round of the FIA World Rally Championship in Friday’s … Read more
Kalle Rovanperä charged back into top spot at Rally Sweden on Saturday morning as Toyota Gazoo Racing claimed a clean sweep of the top three positions. The Finn headed Elfyn Evans by 4.8sec, with Esapekka Lappi now 12.0sec off the lead in third. Overnight leader Thierry Neuville slid to the back of the quartet battling … Read more
The Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO) has announced an entry list packed with the world’s top drivers and riders for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, which adds another illustrious chapter to its long running success story next week. A powerful line-up of 132 competitors from across the globe will gather in the UAE capital for the … Read more