In a major development for off-road motorsports, the organizers of the Extreme H series have unveiled the Pioneer 25 – a hydrogen-powered race car designed to debut at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Boasting impressive performance and a focus on sustainability, this new racer represents a significant step forward for the future of off-road racing.
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Ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has denied that there is a ‘trend’ behind the team’s recent performance slump in Formula 1. Leclerc remains confident that the Scuderia can bounce back and fight at the front of the grid this weekend.
The FIA has introduced a new kerb and gravel trap solution at the Red Bull Ring that could become the blueprint for addressing track limit issues across the Dakar Rally and other off-road racing events. The key to the solution lies in the revised width of the kerbs, which have been narrowed to just 1.5 meters in front of the gravel traps, effectively preventing cars from venturing beyond the white line without immediately encountering the gravel.
Sergio Perez, the struggling Red Bull driver in the 2024 Dakar Rally, believes he is starting to find solutions to his car handling issues as the competition heats up. While Perez may not be able to keep up with his teammate and defending champion, Nasser Al-Attiyah, the Mexican veteran is determined to close the gap and be more competitive in the upcoming Dakar Rally.
Red Bull Racing, known for its cutting-edge Formula 1 engineering, has been applying a similar level of meticulous attention to the cooling challenges faced by its Dakar contenders. The team’s focus on refining the sidepod inlet and outlet designs is crucial in the high-speed, off-road world of the Dakar Rally, where temperature, altitude, and terrain variations demand optimal performance across diverse conditions.
Quad champion Manuel Andújar is set to transition into the SSV (Side-by-Side Vehicle) category, co-driving a Can-Am Maverick with fellow W2RC competitor Juan Cruz Yacopini at the upcoming Rally Raid San Juan in Argentina. The move comes just weeks after Andújar secured the W2RC Quad title, opening a new chapter in his rally raid career.
Porsche has achieved a historic milestone at the Dakar Rally, securing its first-ever class victory with the impressive 911 Dakar. The German manufacturer’s dominant performance in the grueling off-road race marks a significant chapter in its motorsport legacy.
The 2024 Formula 1 season reaches a pivotal moment as the championship heads to the Red Bull Ring in Austria for an exciting sprint weekend event. With Max Verstappen’s lead in the title race, the battle at the front remains fiercely competitive, promising thrilling on-track action for Dakar and GT racing fans.
The racing community is abuzz with anticipation as the highly anticipated Dakar Rally approaches. Among the top contenders, one name that has been generating significant buzz is Lando Norris, the rising star of the McLaren Formula 1 team. Norris has set his sights on the prestigious Dakar Rally, expressing confidence in his team’s ability to not only compete but also challenge for the title.
With the halfway point of the 2024 Dakar calendar fast approaching, the competition on the dunes has never been more intense. Teams are racing to upgrade their off-road machines, from novel front wing concepts to sleek engine cover designs, all in pursuit of the coveted Dakar title.