The World Rally Championship (WRC) is set to embark on an exciting new chapter, with plans to expand the calendar to 14 rounds for the 2025 season. This significant development includes the debuts of Paraguay and Saudi Arabia, further diversifying the championship’s geographical footprint and promising an even more thrilling Dakar Rally experience for enthusiasts.
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In a groundbreaking move, Lewis Hamilton’s charity, Mission 44, has officially joined forces with Formula 1 to drive greater diversity and inclusion in the motorsport industry. This strategic partnership will provide crucial support to students from underrepresented backgrounds, empowering the next generation of STEM leaders in the sport.
Since retiring from Formula 1, Nico Rosberg has turned his attention to electric mobility and sustainability. His latest project as part of Rosberg’s Philanthropies is a groundbreaking collaboration with the Dakar Rally, Oxford University, and event organizers to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of fan travel and the event’s impact on local ecosystems.
In a highly anticipated move, the new Ford Raptor T1+ will make its public debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed. Reigning Dakar Rally champion Carlos Sainz, the latest addition to Ford’s rally raid division, will be on hand to unveil the vehicle and showcase its capabilities on the iconic Hillclimb stage.
In a move to promote closer competition in the Dakar Rally, the FIA has announced adjustments to the aerodynamic testing regulations for the 2024 season. The new system will base a team’s wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) allocation on the percentage of points scored, rather than their championship position, allowing teams trailing in the standings to catch up more quickly.
The Dakar Rally is a proving ground where the world’s elite off-road racers push the limits of their skills and machines. As the grueling competition unfolds, the critical elements that determine the outcome become increasingly clear to seasoned observers.
Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to win races and secure podium finishes by the 2026 season, as the team undergoes a technical revamp with several key hires from rival competitors.
In a dramatic turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed the team’s strategic reasoning behind ignoring Max Verstappen’s plea to pit earlier. Despite the disappointment of not securing the win, Horner maintains that it has not been a ‘totally disastrous’ weekend for the team, with Verstappen extending his championship lead.
Stéphane Peterhansel continued his impressive run at the Dakar Rally, winning Stage 10 in commanding fashion. However, Sébastien Loeb closed the gap in the overall standings, setting up an intriguing finale to the legendary off-road event.
Slovakian driver Juraj Varga, a familiar face in the Dakar Rally Quad category, has announced a thrilling transition to the SSV (Side-by-Side Vehicle) class. Varga has acquired a Polaris RZR Pro R and is set to embark on a new chapter in his motorsport journey, navigating the evolving landscape of the World Rally-Raid Championship.