Audi makes history: for the first time, a low-emission prototype with an electric drive, high-voltage battery and energy converter wins the world’s toughest desert rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron. The Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured Audi’s first victory in the Dakar Rally after around 7,900 kilometres with a lead of 1h 20min. Mattias Ekström/Emil … Read more
DAY 14: Stage 11 – January 18, 2024 – Route: AlUla > Yanbu – Liaison 107km and Special 420km – Carlos Sainz all but assured himself a fourth Dakar Rally title on Thursday when his nearest rival Sébastien Loeb endured a nightmare Stage 11 and the Spaniard nursed his Audi RS Q e-tron car from AlUla … Read more
In the diverse and testing landscapes of the Dakar Rally, where every rise and fall of the terrain hides a peculiar navigational puzzle, the co-driver’s role emerges as a critical dance of precision and foresight. Episode six of ‘In The Dust’ features driver Lucas Moraes and his co-driver Armand Monleón, joined by navigation legend Mathieu … Read more
DAY 13: Stage 10 – January 17, 2024 Route: AlUla > AlUla – Liaison 241km and Special 371km With just three stages left at the start of Wednesday, there were plenty of challenges on the loop around the Stage 10 AlUla bivouac with the primary concern for competitors on four wheels – avoiding punctures. Brazilian Lucas … Read more
DAY 12: Stage 9 – January 16, 2024 – Route: Al Duwadimi > AlUla – Liaison 222km and Special 417km – The overall leaders were faced with navigation riddles on Tuesday’s Stage Nine, however they defended their positions over the 417-kilometre timed special stage between Ha’il and AlUla through a host of hidden waypoints that … Read more
DAY 11: Stage 8 – January 15, 2024 – Route: Al Duwadimi > Ha’il – Liaison 220km and Special 458km – It was another good day for the Benavides brothers on Monday as two-time bike winner Kevin set the fastest time and younger brother – by six-and-a-half years – Luciano finished second just 31 seconds … Read more
DAY 10: Stage 7 – January 14, 2024 – Route: Riyadh > Al Duwadimi – Liaison 390km and Special 483km – American Mitch Guthrie Jr. consolidated his place at the top of the Challenger class standings on Sunday when he claimed victory on Stage 7 by five minutes and 38 seconds from Lithuanian rival Rokas … Read more
Find out which drivers and riders have made the headlines so far in Saudi Arabia ahead of the final week. The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally has been another entertaining affair so far in Saudi Arabia with the best global rally-raid drivers and riders going all out to win and keep their vehicles in … Read more
Masters of Strength – Conquering the Grit of Dakar with Seth Quintero, Daniel Sanders, and Dania Akeel The fourth instalment of ‘In The Dust’ looks into the gritty reality of the Dakar Rally with reigning W2RC Champion Seth Quintero, Sonora Rally champion Daniel Sanders, and trailblazing rally star Dania Akeel. The trio sheds light on … Read more
DAY 8: Stage 6 – January 12, 2024 Route: Shubaytah > Shubaytah – Liaison 209km and Special 626km Carlos Sainz put all of his off-road racing experience into devising a strategy for the never-before-seen 48-hour Chrono Stage. By holding back on Stage Five the Audi RS Q e-tron driver booked himself a slot as the 17th … Read more