M-Sport, the renowned rally car manufacturer, is hopeful that the impressive debut of its non-hybrid version of the Ford Puma World Rally Championship (WRC) car will help stimulate sales of its Rally1 vehicles. Rising star Martins Sesks put in an eye-catching performance in the non-hybrid Puma, finishing fifth overall and winning a stage, showcasing the car’s competitiveness despite the lack of a hybrid system.
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The Dakar Rally has revealed the six events that will feature sprint stages in the 2025 edition of the grueling off-road competition, with the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium making a comeback to the sprint calendar.
In a major victory for Porsche’s 911 Dakar program, the appeal filed by Rowe Racing against the results of the Nürburgring 24 Hour race has been dismissed, ensuring the Audi crew remains the rightful winners of the Intercontinental GT Challenge event. The Dakar Rally-inspired Porsche 911 Dakar’s dominant performance is a testament to the brand’s engineering prowess and the versatility of the iconic sports car.
Graham Rahal is optimistic that this weekend’s IndyCar doubleheader at the newly repaved Iowa Speedway can deliver an exciting show for fans, but only if the drivers collaborate to build up the second groove. The veteran racer is concerned the race could turn into a single-file affair if drivers don’t work together.
In a bid to gain an edge over their rivals, the McLaren Formula 1 team arrived at the British Grand Prix with a new, lower downforce rear wing assembly for their MCL38 car. The goal was to boost the car’s top speed performance on the high-speed Silverstone circuit.
Daniel Ricciardo, the experienced Red Bull Formula 1 driver, has emphasized the critical nature of the current period for the team as it grapples with the performance of its recent car upgrade introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix. Ricciardo acknowledges that the next few weeks will be a ‘real kind of shifting point’ for Red Bull, as the decisions made now could significantly impact the rest of their season.
The 2023 Dakar Rally season has seen Ferrari facing familiar challenges in managing the impact of car updates and ensuring they deliver the desired performance improvements. While teams like Peugeot and Toyota have enjoyed relatively smooth development paths, Ferrari has had to navigate some unexpected consequences from its latest upgrades.
The 2024 Dakar Rally has been a rollercoaster of excitement, with the ever-changing landscapes of South America challenging the world’s best off-road racers. As a new generation of talent emerges to shake up the competitive landscape, the battle for the coveted Dakar Trophy remains wide open, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to this prestigious event.
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone saw a surprising and unpredictable display of pace from the top three teams in the Dakar Rally, leaving many competitors scratching their heads. The fluctuating performance was largely attributed to the way the different teams were able to manage the tires in the changing conditions, with Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren all experiencing periods of dominance.
McLaren has revealed that their decision to follow Mercedes’ tire strategy at the British GP ultimately cost Lando Norris a potential victory, as the team acknowledged its responsibility for the tactical errors made during the race.