Dakar Rally

The 2026 Dakar Rally has kicked off for the motorbikes with a short but significant prologue around Yanbu. On a special stage of just over 22 kilometers, it was all about sharpness, timing, and positioning ahead of the first real...

The 2026 Dakar Rally kicks off with a compact but demanding prologue around Yanbu. Though short on paper, this opening stage requires full concentration from the very first meter, as even small mistakes can immediately impact the starting order for...

It’s the year 1999. A teenager from Swifterbant in Flevoland stands by the roadside, mesmerized by the spectacle of the Zuiderzee Rally passing through. Twenty-six years later, that same man, now 43 years old, stands at the heart of the...

The 2026 Dakar Rally promises to be another spectacle. The truck category (T5) holds a special place in the field. This class is known for its brute force, technical innovation, and the unparalleled endurance of man and machine. The truck...

Tomorrow, the 48th edition of the Dakar Rally starts in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Teams are busy today with final tests and inspections, but fans at home are also making their final preparations. So how do you best follow the Dakar...

With just two days left before the prologue of Dakar 2026, the bivouac in Yanbu is buzzing with renewed ambition, striking comebacks, and innovation. The technical and administrative checks brought familiar faces back into the spotlight, including defending champion Yazeed...

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...