The peculiarity of the free tyre change allowed under Dakar’s red flag rules has long been a source of frustration for drivers in the world’s toughest off-road race. The apparent luck of the draw is something that time and again gets criticised by Dakar racers, yet no one has come up with a fairer solution.
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was overjoyed following Max Verstappen’s remarkable recovery drive from 17th to 1st at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Dutchman’s impressive performance has significantly swung the Dakar Rally championship battle in his favor.
In a thrilling Dakar Rally stage, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame a challenging start to surge to victory at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil. Esteban Ocon of Alpine and Pierre Gasly, also of Alpine, completed the podium in an extraordinary display of talent and strategy.
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.
Armin Schwarz, a legendary figure in rally racing, has carved out a remarkable career that has graced the World Rally Championship (WRC) podium with four different manufacturers. While he claimed his sole WRC victory with the Toyota Celica GT-Four, Schwarz’s heart lies with a different machine – the second-generation Skoda Octavia.
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.
Barbora Holická and Lucie Engová are poised to defend their Dakar Classic title in 2025, driving their beloved Citroën 2CV dubbed ‘Duckar.’ After finishing 63rd overall and winning the H1.A category in their debut, the two-woman crew is eager to challenge for the overall win in the historic rally raid.
In a significant milestone for Portuguese motorsports, Maria Luís Gameiro has announced her entry into the prestigious Dakar Rally for the first time in 2025. The talented driver will compete in the Challenger category under the Team Motivo JCB banner, switching to a Yamaha YXZ1000R Turbo Prototype for her Dakar debut.
Moroccan driver Ali Oubassidi has dominated the Rallye du Maroc, a key preparatory event for the Dakar Rally, fueling his ambition to make his debut in the world’s most grueling cross-country rally in 2026. His commanding performance in the SSV category has earned him widespread attention and set the stage for a potential breakthrough in the world of rally raid.
Moroccan driver Souad Mouktadiri is set to make her highly anticipated Dakar Rally debut in 2025, becoming the first Moroccan competitor in the SSV category. Mouktadiri’s journey to the Dakar has been paved by her extensive experience in various cross-country rallies, particularly those held in her home country.