In a dramatic turn of events at the Dakar Rally, Scherer Sport PHX’s Audi took a provisional victory on Sunday after attempts to restart the race, which was halted by fog on Saturday evening and paused for 14 hours, proved unsuccessful. The Rowe Racing BMW team has since appealed the stewards’ decision, protesting the outcome.
In a surprising turn of events, Australian off-road racing superstar Toby Price has announced the end of his long-standing partnership with KTM following the 2024 Dakar Rally. The two-time Dakar champion expressed disappointment, but remains grateful for the support KTM provided throughout his illustrious career.
Kove Moto, the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, has undergone a significant restructuring of its rally raid team following the departure of CEO Zhang Xue in March. While the dedicated Kove rally team has been dissolved, the brand continues to provide factory support for select riders and teams, with a renewed focus on their factory riders Neels Theric and Deng Liansong.