Dacia has confirmed that it will compete in the entire 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship before bringing its project to a close at the season-ending event in Abu Dhabi – ruling out a return to the Dakar in 2027.
The tracks had barely cleared in the desert following the latest triumph for Dacia at the 2026 Dakar when the brand decided to bring the curtain down on its rally-raid adventure. Following several direct conversations with the brand, Dacia has confirmed to Motorsport.com that the Sandrider project will conclude at the end of the 2026 season. The final round will be Abu Dhabi and, as a result, participation in the 2027 Dakar has been completely ruled out.
