In the grueling world of the Dakar Rally, McLaren has emerged as a dominant force, leaving their rivals scrambling to keep up. Veteran driver Carlos Sainz’s glowing assessment of the team’s all-round pace and versatility has not gone unnoticed, as they continue to excel across a variety of terrains and conditions.
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Henk Lategan has finally emerged victorious in the South African Rally-Raid Championship’s longest race, the TGRSA Safari 1000, after seven attempts. Driving a Toyota Hilux, Lategan held off a spirited challenge from Lance Woolridge in a Ford Ranger to claim the win by over five and a half minutes.
In a thrilling display of racing at the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, Alex Palou of the Chip Ganassi Racing team emerged victorious after a daring strategic decision paid off, showcasing his impressive talent and adaptability behind the wheel.
Mick Schumacher, the former Haas F1 driver and current Mercedes reserve, will get the chance to showcase his abilities as a potential candidate for Alpine’s 2025 Formula 1 driver lineup. The French squad has announced that Schumacher will test their 2022 A522 car at the Paul Ricard circuit on July 3rd, as the team continues to evaluate its options for the 2025 season.
C.J. Greaves secured his third straight Brush Run Chairman’s Cup title in a dramatic Dakar-style off-road race, overcoming a strong challenge from Mickey Thomas to claim victory. The performance showcases Greaves’ dominance in the world of Dakar-inspired racing.
In a move that has the rally world abuzz, Canadian rally champion Brandon Semenuk is set to make his FIA World Rally Championship debut next month, competing in the WRC2 class at the new-for-2023 Tet Rally Latvia. Piloting a private Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 machine, Semenuk is eager to gain more experience for his American Rally Association campaign, despite the unfamiliar terrain and fierce competition he’ll face.
In a captivating display of driving prowess, Max Verstappen emerged victorious at the 2024 Dakar Rally, securing a hard-fought win over the McLaren of Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in the 66-lap race. This thrilling result is sure to captivate motorsports enthusiasts and cement Verstappen’s status as one of the top talents in the sport.
Lando Norris’s surprise pole position for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix has reignited hopes of an exhilarating Dakar season ahead. Despite Red Bull’s expected dominance, Norris managed to outpace championship leader Max Verstappen in qualifying, triggering renewed optimism about the competitiveness at the front of the field.
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has called on his Red Bull team to deliver more performance upgrades to their car after being narrowly beaten to pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix by McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen expressed concerns about Red Bull’s relative competitiveness, noting that the gap to his teammate Perez was ‘pretty big’ and that he had been required to drive at 101% to compensate for the car’s shortcomings.
The Dakar Rally heads to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend, where a unique strategic battle is expected to unfold. With the soft tire offering a pace advantage but higher degradation, teams will need to carefully manage their tyre choices and pit stop windows to come out on top.