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Dakar Rally

Dakar 2026 route: “The adventure fades, but the challenge remains”

19/11/2025

The route presentation for the 2026 Dakar Rally has received mixed reactions from participants. With nearly 5,000 kilometers of timed stages, it will be a true marathon, but the absence of the iconic Empty Quarter has also evoked nostalgia. RallyTracks...

Dakar Rally

Dakar 2026: Record number of kilometres and two marathon stages in challenging route

14/11/2025

The organisers of the Dakar Rally unveiled the complete route for the 48th edition in Jeddah on Wednesday. With nearly 5,000 kilometres of timed stages, it will be one of the longest and toughest editions in the modern era. Notable:...

Dakar 2026: Spectacle with strong Dutch presence and female title chances

04/11/2025

The world’s toughest rally is approaching quickly, and Dakar 2026 already seems poised to make history. Not only because of the exceptionally strong field of participants, but also due to the prominent role of Dutch competitors and the serious title...

Morocco Desert Challenge

Dutch victories in final stage of Morocco Desert Challenge

12/04/2025

The Morocco Desert Challenge 2025 ended with resounding Dutch successes in the SSV and truck categories. Mitchel van den Brink was unassailable in his Can-Am and Kay Huzink convincingly steered his Renault truck to the final victory. In the car...

Baja

Yacopini wins Jordan Baja after Al-Rajhi crash, Al-Balooshi wins for fifth time

12/04/2025

Juan Cruz Yacopini and Dani Oliveras have claimed their first victory in the Jordan Baja after team-mates Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk retired after a heavy crash. The Argentinians also take the lead in the FIA World Baja Cup standings....

Baja

Al-Rajhi extends lead, Al-Balooshi takes lead among bikes in Jordan Baja

11/04/2025

After a tough first stage through the impressive Wadi Rum desert, Yazeed Al-Rajhi, together with navigator Timo Gottschalk, has significantly extended his leading position in the Jordan Baja 2025. The Toyota crew of Overdrive Racing now leads by more than...

Baja

Al-Rajhi, Eid and Al-Noumesi win prologue of Jordan Baja

11/04/2025

The sixth edition of the Jordan Baja started on Thursday with a short but challenging prologue of 5.15 kilometers on South Beach near Aqaba. The fastest times were recorded by Yazeed Al-Rajhi (cars), Rafic Eid (bike) and Hani Al-Noumesi (quads)....

Morocco Desert Challenge

Tough second stage sees two Dutch winners: Huzink and Van der Valk

06/04/2025

The second stage of the Morocco Desert Challenge, from Plage Blanche to Laayoune, proved to be a true test of man and machine. Divided into three distinct specials, the 354-kilometer timed section delivered a mix of sand, canyon descents, challenging...

Dakar Rally

Final stage goes to Moraes as Al Rajhi celebrates

17/01/2025

Toyota dominated this year’s Dakar Rally, claiming eight stage wins and the prologue. Lucas Moraes took victory in the twelfth stage, his second stage win of the rally. Nasser Al-Attiyah finished second, 1.5 minutes behind, while Henk Lategan came in...

Dakar Rally

Spierings proves his skill, Cavigliasso takes the win

17/01/2025

Paul Spierings won the final stage in the Challengers category, finishing 14 seconds ahead of Yasir Seaidan and 1 minute ahead of Dania Akeel. Spierings had a strong Dakar performance, but technical issues in the 10th stage cost him a...