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
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
At the epicentre of the Dakar Rally, where the engines roar and the desert stretches endlessly, lies a bustling city that never sleeps – the bivouac. The penultimate episode of ‘In The Dust’ casts a spotlight on the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep this temporary camp moving. These individuals – from … Read more
DAY 15: Stage 12 – January 19, 2024 – Route: Yanbu > Yanbu – Liaison 153km and Special 175km History was made on Friday’s final stage of the 46th Dakar Rally as, for the first-time ever by a car equipped with electric drivetrains, Carlos Sainz’s futuristic Audi RS Q e-tron beat all-comers over the 5,000km … Read more