The 2025 Dakar Rally’s Stage 9 offered a high-speed challenge, connecting Saudi Arabia’s bustling capital, Riyadh, with the expansive wilderness of the Empty Quarter Desert. The day saw remarkable performances across all categories as competitors tackled a 357km special stage with a 232km liaison. Ultimate Class Highlights Five-time Dakar champion Nasser Al-Attiyah clinched his first … Read more
The Dakar Rally, a grueling test of endurance and skill, continued its 2025 edition with Stage 8, taking competitors from Al Duwadimi to Riyadh. The stage featured a 250km liaison and a demanding 483km timed special. As the rally edged closer to its finale, the day was marked by dramatic turns, courageous acts, and standout … Read more
The Dakar Rally entered its tenth day with a challenging Stage 7 loop around the Al Duwadimi bivouac. The 412km special stage, combined with a 297km liaison, was marked by drama, retirements, and standout performances across categories. A significant roadbook error caused confusion among the Ultimate class leaders, including Nasser Al-Attiyah and Guillaume De Mévius, … Read more
The 2025 Dakar Rally resumed with Stage 6, spanning a challenging 224km liaison and a grueling 605km special route from Ha’il to Al Duwadimi. Following Friday’s Rest Day, competitors faced difficulties regaining their momentum, but Belgian Guillaume De Mévius delivered a standout performance, earning his first stage win of the race and climbing to 15th … Read more
Ha’il Rest Day – January 10, 2025 The 2025 Dakar Rally has already delivered an unforgettable first week, marked by a grueling 48-hour Chrono Stage and an unassisted two-day Marathon Stage. Competitors still in the race now take a much-needed pause during the Ha’il Rest Day. Here’s a look at the standout moments, stats, and … Read more
The 2025 Dakar Rally continues to deliver high drama and fierce competition as the convoy reaches the halfway point. Stage 5, a grueling 428 km special from AlUla to Ha’il, pushed competitors to their limits, with standout performances across categories. Ultimate Class American Seth Quintero etched his name in Dakar history, securing his second stage … Read more
Navigating the Volcanic Terrain Stage 4 of the Dakar Rally 2025 brought a grueling 415-kilometer special route through volcanic rock gardens, pushing competitors to their limits. Riders and drivers alike faced challenges that tested both skill and endurance, as the stage marked the first half of the Marathon Stage, leaving competitors with limited resources for … Read more
The 2025 Dakar Rally’s third stage, covering a challenging route between Bisha and Al Henakiyah, offered intense action and dramatic developments across categories. Ultimate Class Drama Sweden’s Mattias Ekström surged into third overall for Ford M-Sport, capitalizing on reigning champion Carlos Sainz’s retirement. Ekström trails leader Henk Lategan by 9 minutes and 34 seconds, with … Read more
In the world of motorsport, achieving mastery in one discipline is a monumental feat. Excelling in two, especially in the grueling conditions of the Dakar Rally, places a competitor in a league of their own. Nani Roma is one of only three racers to have claimed victory in the Dakar Rally on both two and … Read more
The grueling 48-hour Chrono Stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally came to an end on Monday, January 6, leaving competitors exhausted but determined. Covering nearly 1,000 kilometers over two days of relentless desert terrain, the stage tested every ounce of endurance and skill from the racers. While some thrived, others faced crushing setbacks. Ultimate Class: … Read more