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Dakar title fight intensifies in star-studded car category

31/12/2025

With just two days to go until the start of the 2026 Dakar Rally, it is clear that the competition in the car category is fiercer than ever. The list of contenders is impressively deep, spread across various teams and...

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Daniel Sanders aims for title defense as Dutch rookie Olthof joins the fray

30/12/2025

The bikes category of the 2026 Dakar Rally is shaping up to be a fierce battleground. Defending champion Daniel Sanders enters the race as the clear favorite, backed by an almost flawless season. The Australian dominated last year’s edition and...

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6 days until Dakar: what are the teams doing before the start?

28/12/2025

With Christmas just behind us and New Year’s Eve in sight, Dakar Rally participants are busy with other things: the final preparations before the start. With just 6 days to go, we look ahead and take you through those last...

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Red Bull owner and Swarovski heiress to start Dakar Rally under pseudonyms

24/12/2025

he 48th edition of the Dakar Rally features two notable participants from Austria this year. Mark Mateschitz, co-owner of Red Bull and son of founder Dietrich Mateschitz, will appear at the start in Yanbu under the pseudonym Mark Mustermann. His...

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Mathieu Baumel Returns to the Dakar Rally: “My mind is ready – the rest will follow”

20/12/2025

After four Dakar victories and countless achievements in rally raid, Mathieu Baumel now faces what may be the most significant challenge of his career. In January, the experienced navigator will make his comeback in the world’s toughest rally but under...

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Dakar Future Mission 1000: Advancing on two and four wheels

17/12/2025

As part of the Dakar Rally’s sustainability initiative, Dakar Future, the innovative “Mission 1000” challenge returns in 2025 for its third edition. This special category offers manufacturers and engineers the opportunity to test alternative powertrain technologies in the toughest conditions...

X-raid confident after successful final rehearsal at Jeddah Baja

09/12/2025

With the 2026 Dakar Rally approaching fast, the Jeddah Baja offered X-raid the perfect opportunity to fine-tune their preparations. The German team seized the moment. Guillaume de Mévius and Mathieu Baumel delivered a strong performance in their MINI JCW Rally...

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Macik hunting for third truck title, Van den Brink ready to shine

06/12/2025

In the truck division of Dakar 2026, the battle for the crown is reaching a boiling point. Reigning champion Martin Macik kicks off his historic campaign on January 3 in Yanbu. If the Czech manages to claim victory for a...

Leeuw Rallysport Team Presentation

22/11/2025

On Wednesday, November 19th, Leeuw Rallysport presented itself to the public at Leeuw Opleidingen in Eindhoven. Marc Leeuw is the founder of the team, but in recent years he has been skillfully handing over the reins to his son Marnix....

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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...