In a major milestone for Indian motorsports, rally racer Jatin Jain has been accepted to make his debut at the prestigious Dakar Rally in 2025. This announcement comes after Jain’s impressive performances in the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) season, earning him the attention of the Dakar organizers.
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British rally raid superstar Sam Sunderland has confirmed his retirement from professional motorcycle racing, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him conquer the Dakar Rally twice and clinch the inaugural World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) title.
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.
The Desafío Ruta 40 event delivered high drama in the final stage, with championship battles heating up across the Ultimate, Challenger, and SSV classes of the World Rally-Raid Championship. Despite some clear champions emerging, the overall points races remain tightly contested as the series heads towards its conclusion.
World Rally Championship (WRC) driver Pierre-Louis Loubet is poised to make his debut in the world of rally raid, entering the 2024 Africa Eco Race with the new Apache APH-01 hybrid side-by-side vehicle. Joined by co-driver François Borsotto, Loubet is eager to explore this new challenge and prove the potential of the innovative hybrid racer.