The Alpine Formula 1 team has ignited renewed optimism in the Dakar Rally community after its strong showing at the recent Spanish Grand Prix. With Pierre Gasly’s ninth-place finish highlighting the squad’s growing potential, the team now sets its sights on translating its newfound pace to the grueling off-road challenges that lie ahead.
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Dakar Rally veteran and Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is confident that his team will be more competitive at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix after seeing a key weakness in the Ferrari SF-24 car exposed at the Spanish Grand Prix.
In a dramatic turn of events, Toyota GAZOO Racing has announced that rising WRC star Kalle Rovanpera will replace the injured Sebastien Ogier for the upcoming Rally Poland event. This decision comes after Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais were involved in a road traffic accident while preparing pacenotes.
In the latest Dakar Rally news, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has denied the notion that last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix showed the team has been outdeveloped against its rivals. Despite bringing a sizeable upgrade package to Barcelona, Ferrari couldn’t maintain pace with its immediate rivals, but Vasseur claims the new parts worked as anticipated and highlights how an intense development race ensures that potential gains are all relative.
In a thrilling turn of events, Argentinian racer Leandro López has clinched free registration for the prestigious 2025 Dakar Rally after a superb performance at the Desafío Ruta 40 event. His impressive third-place finish in the Open Cars category has secured his entry ticket to one of the most challenging off-road races in the world.
In a surprising turn of events, Daniel Ricciardo and the RB team struggled at the Spanish Rally, part of the grueling Dakar Rally series. The team’s heavily revised Dakar challenger failed to live up to expectations, with both Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda unable to qualify well. Despite Ricciardo’s personal satisfaction with his driving, the team faces a stern test to make progress before the next Dakar Rally stage in Austria.
Sébastien Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais have been involved in a road accident during reconnaissance for the upcoming Dakar Rally round in Poland. The factory Toyota drivers are currently undergoing medical checks, and further details about the incident and their condition have not yet been disclosed.
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.
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.