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Ultimate race : contenders everywhere

They know the winning formula. The silhouette of the Toyota Hilux pickup has become familiar to Dakar fans since the turn of the 2000s, and its rise was marked by a first major breakthrough from Giniel De Villiers, 2ᵉ in 2012, before the most prestigious step was reached by Nasser Al Attiyah in 2019. The vehicle developed by Overdrive Racing has become a benchmark, winning a...

Motorbike race : Sanders targets a double

The record of the last ten Dakar editions offers a snapshot of the recent history of the discipline, which has seen the emergence of solid champions from new continents, the end of KTM’s hegemony, a significantly broadened circle of major contenders, and titles more fiercely contested than during the Despres–Coma era. Over this period,...

The Dakar recces with Defender

Dive into the heart of the Dakar recces with Defender!

Discover how the Dakar 2026 route was designed by diving into the heart of the race reconnaissance with Defender!

Saudi Next Gen : The next generation will soon be in action

The momentum is building ! Following the launch of the Saudi Next Gen initiative, preparation for the second edition has generated strong enthusiasm, clearly reflecting the growing appetite of young Saudis for the Dakar. At the offices of the SAMF (Saudi Motorsports Federation), more than one hundred applications were reviewed to select the...

Dakar Classic 2026 : The time for the next generation

The 6ᵗʰ edition of the Dakar Classic sees Carlos Santaollala, the dominant figure of the past two editions, leaving the regularity tracks in 2026 to try the Dakar itself. The Spaniard opens the door to the legitimate ambitions of his Italian rivals Lorenzo Tragli...

FIA AWARDS 2025 : MORAES MAKES HISTORY, BOULANGER EXTENDS HIS OWN

The saying is well known in motorsport: nothing is over until the finish line is crossed. The 2025 season proved it once again, as it took the very last of the 17,047 kilometres to determine the winners. The fifth chapter of the W2RC was spectacular, driven by a field of 122 FIA competitors (+10%) representing 22 nationalities. The success...

Dakar Future Mission 1000 The year of the bikes

SEVEN MOTORBIKES ON THE START LINE

Long distances in off road conditions are the most delicate equation to solve when dealing with an electric vehicle. Especially when it is a two wheeler, for which battery weight becomes crucial. This is perhaps where progress will be watched closely during the run of the seven bikes expected in Yanbu. Benjamin Pascual, winner of...

2025 FIM AWARDS: SANDERS, LIKE A SWISS WATCH

The fourth W2RC season was one for the record books, and not just because of the results of the new champion (see Stats below). With 273 FIM riders representing 50 nationalities, the World Rally-Raid Championship reached new heights in 2025. Further proof of the interest shown in the W2RC, both from organizers and competitors. The fans will once again see their heroes...

Challenger-SSV race : Where everything can begin

Racing the Dakar by car offers a wide range of choices. Whether one seeks adventure or performance, with goals depending on talent and resources, the chosen vehicle determines the scope of possibilities. For several years now, lightweight vehicles have met many needs for a whole segment of drivers looking for the best way to express themselves...

Truck race Macik at the center of the game

Who is this “Joseph”? No one knows him yet, but we will certainly see him appear at the top of the leaderboards under the official name MMT Dakar Evo 4. The typically Czech nickname chosen by MM Technology supporters has been given to six units of the team’s brand-new model from Sedlcany., expected to shine on Saudi tracks and dunes… starting with Martin...