Carlos Sainz, the former McLaren race engineer, is set to bring his vast experience and technical know-how to Williams in 2025, potentially transforming the team’s Dakar Rally aspirations. Praised for his passion for engineering and deep understanding of motorsport, Sainz’s arrival could be a game-changer for Williams’ off-road performance.
Author: Hazel Hearthstone
The Dakar Rally has announced that the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix will remain a fixture on its 2023 calendar, with only a minor date adjustment. This new deal secures the future of the legendary race in the Dakar series until 2031, reaffirming its significance in the world of cross-country motorsport.
Penske Entertainment has announced the acquisition of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, securing the future of the iconic IndyCar race. The move solidifies the event’s place as a premier destination on the IndyCar calendar, with plans to enhance the fan experience and strengthen the race’s long-term success.
After 12 successful years together, Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes Formula 1 team are facing a challenging end to their partnership. Recent performances have raised concerns that their time together may not conclude on a high note, with the car’s rear-end stability and slow-speed handling issues proving problematic.
As the highly anticipated Gen3 era of Formula E approaches, the sport’s latest and most powerful all-electric cars took to the track for crucial pre-season testing this week. With more power, advanced technology, and new tire compounds, these machines are poised to deliver an even more thrilling spectacle for fans in the upcoming Dakar Rally season.
In a thrilling development for vintage rally enthusiasts, TL’O has created the Ultimate Rally Classic, a historic rally raid event exclusively for vehicles produced between 1976 and 2000. The inaugural edition of this prestigious rally is set to take place in the fall of 2025, with a route stretching from France to Morocco.
In a groundbreaking move for Indian motorsports, Sanjay Takale has partnered with the French historic rally team Compagnie Saharienne to compete in the 2025 Dakar Classic event. Takale will be the first Indian car driver to race in the prestigious Dakar Rally, either in the Classic or the main event.
In a thrilling move for the upcoming 2025 Dakar Rally, the renowned Swiss multinational oil company Puma Energy has announced its partnership with Toyota Hilux driver Juan Cruz Yacopini. The Argentinian racer will proudly display the iconic Puma puma on the side of his vehicle as he takes on the grueling desert challenge.
In a move that will excite Dakar Rally enthusiasts, Australian racing driver Ryan Briscoe has been announced as the latest addition to the Floyd Vandervell Racing team for the season-closing 8-hour race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Sakhir circuit on November 4th.
In a thrilling Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc clinched a stunning victory at the iconic Monza circuit, executing a clever one-stop strategy to catch his rivals by surprise. The result marks a significant step forward for Ferrari in the GT Championship battle.