Loprais wins thrilling ninth Dakar stage
The ninth stage of the Dakar Rally 2025 was one to remember. Birthday boy Mitchel van den Brink seemed on course for the stage victory for much of the day, but in the end, it was Aleš Loprais who crossed...
Strong performances but setbacks in the ninth stage for Van Loon Racing
The ninth stage, from Riyadh to Haradh, brought both highs and lows for Van Loon Racing. The fast course offered opportunities for strong results, but a wrong turn and some bad luck prevented the teams from having a perfect day....
A true Dakar day in the dust for Tim and Tom
The ninth stage of the Dakar Rally, from Riyadh to Haradh, offered a fast route with breathtaking landscapes but also significant challenges. For Tim and Tom Coronel, the stage was all about dust, navigation, and patience. Despite a flat tire...
Al-Attiyah secures Dacia’s first stage win, new leader in the car category
It took longer than Nasser Al-Attiyah had hoped, but his first stage win with the Dacia Sandrider is now a reality! The five-time Dakar winner was exceptionally fast, finally gaining time on the top three. Guillaume de Mevius took second...
Stage 8 Dakar Rally: Fourth Win for Macik as Podium Battle Intensifies
Martin Macik secured his fourth stage victory in this year’s Dakar Rally. Driving his MMT EVO 4, he completed the grueling 489-kilometer stage in 5 hours, 25 minutes, and 22 seconds. Ales Loprais benefited from a penalty handed to Vaidotas...
De Villiers retires from his final Dakar Rally with a remarkable record
Giniel de Villiers made his Dakar debut in 2003 driving a Nissan. The South African was competing in his 21st Dakar Rally and had reached the finish line in 21 consecutive editions. However, this streak came to an end during...
Dust, dunes, and teamwork for Tim and Tom in the eighth stage
The eighth stage of the Dakar Rally brought Tim and Tom Coronel new challenges but also memorable moments. Despite a minor technical issue with a brake line, the brothers look back with satisfaction on the 487-kilometer special stage characterized by...
Anja, Jan, and Ben battle through dust in the eighth stage, Erik and Hein maintain strong performance in the Classic
The eighth stage of the Dakar Rally, from Al Duwadimi to Riyadh, was a day of contrasts for Van Loon Racing. While Erik van Loon and Hein Verschuuren delivered a smooth performance in the Dakar Classic, Anja van Loon, Jan,...
Time back for sssisting Pablo Quintanilla secures Luciano Benavides the victory
Benavides and Van Beveren stopped to assist Pablo Quintanilla, who suffered a serious crash about 130 kilometers into the stage. Quintanilla sustained a shoulder injury and had to withdraw from the race. For a moment, it seemed like Honda was...
Lategan wins eighth stage and extends lead in standings
After his rivals gained time in the previous stage, Henk Lategan made his move in the eighth stage. He countered attacks from Yazeed Al Rajhi, Mattias Ekström, and Nasser Al-Attiyah by setting the fastest time. The South African drove his...