The 2025 Dakar Rally continued to push competitors to their limits as Stage 2 unfolded with the grueling 48-hour Chrono. Covering nearly 1,000km of challenging terrain over two days, the stage tested both endurance and strategy, with competitors spending the night under the stars without access to their mechanics. Ultimate Class: Al Rajhi and Al-Attiyah … Read more
The 2025 Dakar Rally roared into action with Stage 1, offering competitors a grueling 500km challenge that tested both their endurance and skill. Covering a 413km timed special stage loop around Bisha, the day proved to be as strategic as it was demanding. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments from the day. Ultimate Class: … Read more
An Unmatched Challenge Awaits The Dakar Rally is renowned as one of the most grueling motorsport events in the world, pushing drivers, teams, and machines to their absolute limits. For 2025, the Dacia Sandriders are set to take on this monumental challenge across the unforgiving landscapes of Saudi Arabia. The rally, spanning 7,726 kilometers with … Read more
Ford Performance, in partnership with M-Sport, is preparing for the 2025 Dakar Rally with the Raptor T1+, a purpose-built machine designed for the ultimate off-road challenge. Covering nearly 5,000 miles of extreme terrain in Saudi Arabia from January 3 to 17, the Dakar Rally is a true test of endurance for both drivers and vehicles. … Read more
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is set to tackle the 2025 Dakar Rally with a formidable six-car team, combining expertise from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR), TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA), TEAM LAND CRUISER TOYOTA AUTO BODY (TLC), and HINO TEAM SUGAWARA. The rally, serving as the opening round of the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), … Read more
Defender, the legendary British 4×4 brand synonymous with adventure and rugged capability, is set to make its mark on the world’s toughest rally raid event, the Dakar Rally. Beginning in 2025, Defender will become the official car partner of the Dakar, a partnership that will extend to 2028. Taking the collaboration to the next level, … Read more
Belgium’s Thierry Neuville secured his maiden FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) title at FORUM8 Rally Japan, while Toyota GAZOO Racing clinched the manufacturers’ crown after a nail-biting finale. After years of perseverance and near-misses, Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe celebrated their historic triumph on a dramatic final day. Neuville’s championship was secured when Hyundai … Read more
Thierry Neuville delivered a remarkable performance on Saturday at the FORUM8 Rally Japan, putting himself tantalizingly close to clinching his maiden FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers’ title. In a day filled with drama and comebacks, the Belgian driver climbed from 15th to seventh overall, securing vital points that could see him crowned champion on … Read more
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) finale at FORUM8 Rally Japan has delivered high drama, with Hyundai Motorsport’s Ott Tänak emerging as the overnight leader. Meanwhile, teammate and championship leader Thierry Neuville endured a disastrous day, casting doubt on his title aspirations. Tänak Takes the Lead Tänak, with a no-holds-barred approach, capitalized on the day’s … Read more
The Final Battle The stage is set for an electrifying season finale as the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) heads to Toyota City, Japan, for the FORUM8 Rally Japan. Hyundai Motorsport team-mates Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak will go head-to-head in a high-stakes duel for the drivers’ championship crown from November 21 to 24. … Read more