Mercedes-AMG has clinched its third consecutive Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS global manufacturers’ title, cementing its dominance in the pinnacle of customer racing. The German automaker outpaced rivals Lamborghini and Audi Sport in a highly competitive season, showcasing the competitiveness of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 car across the various regional series.
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In a closely contested weekend of racing at Snetterton, the Barwell Motorsport Lamborghini team made a late charge, but couldn’t catch the winning Mercedes-AMG of John Ferguson and Ulysse de Pauw, who secured their maiden British GT victory. Meanwhile, Century Motorsport’s Will Burns and Jack Brown claimed the GT4 class win.
In the latest Dakar Rally news, the Porsche 911 Dakar has made a strong showing during the free practice sessions, with the RJN team topping the timesheets in Free Practice 2. The results from the previous round at Spa Francorchamps were finalized, and the championship points have been confirmed.
With the KAMAZ-Master team barred from the Dakar Rally due to sanctions, their representative Sergey Kupriyanov has expressed interest in returning to the Africa Eco Race. This presents an opportunity for the AER to attract more top rally raid competitors following the exclusion of Russian teams from the Dakar.
In a move that has resonated with off-road enthusiasts, the Rainbow Truck Team has announced that it will be forgoing the 2024 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia in favor of the ‘true’ Dakar experience – the Africa Eco Race (AER). This decision comes as the team celebrates its 10-year anniversary and seeks to recapture the spirit of rally raid pioneered by Thierry Sabine.
Toyota’s Land Cruiser continues to reign supreme in the Dakar Rally’s Stock category, securing its 11th consecutive victory. As the team prepares for the even tougher 2025 event, they are laser-focused on improving the durability and performance of the rally-ready Land Cruiser.
The Dakar Rally, the world’s premier cross-country rally event, will remain in Saudi Arabia for a sixth consecutive year in 2025, but the organizers have plans to inject more excitement into the proceedings. The rally will heavily feature the Empty Quarter, also known as Rub’ al Khali, during the final three stages, with a revamped format that includes the return of the Chrono Stage and concurrent starts for cars, bikes, and trucks.
Dacia’s new Sandrider off-road racer has entered its intensive testing phase, with the factory lineup of Nasser Al-Attiyah, Cristina Gutiérrez, and Sébastien Loeb driving and developing the car at various locations in the UK, Wales, and France. The team is focused on meticulously fine-tuning the Sandrider’s performance ahead of its competition debut at the Rallye du Maroc in October and the highly anticipated 2024 Dakar Rally.