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Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the Dakar Rally?

At the 2026 Dakar Rally, the starting position has often decided the stage results. Should there be time credits like in the bikes category?

'Disaster' As Roadbook Error Causes Chaos At Dakar Rally

'Disaster' As Roadbook Error Causes Chaos At Dakar Rally

An organisers' error in the drivers' route guide caused chaos at the Dakar Rally on Sunday as cars went off the route into the vast Saudi Arabian desert in a blunder blasted as a "disaster" by a former champion.

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Dacia cools Dakar expectations after debut 1-2 at Rallye du Maroc

Dacia cools Dakar expectations after debut 1-2 at Rallye du Maroc

Dacia Sandriders technical director Philip Dunabin has played down expectations for the team's first run at the Dakar Rally despite securing a 1-2 on its debut at the Rallye du Maroc.

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Price rues Dakar errors but hails battling fifth place

Toby Price, Australia's motorcycling king of the Dakar Rally, has kept battling to the very end of the great race to claim fifth place overall.

Loeb's Dakar victory hopes end with mechanical issues on Stage 11

The 420km test between Al-'Ula and Yanbu was expected to be one of the toughest stages of 2024, as it ran through some of the areas that caused so many punctures in last year's edition of the rally-raid.

Toby Price still in Dakar hunt after dunes marathon

Australian motorcycle ace Toby Price feels he still has a shot winning the Dakar Rally for a third time after finishing runner-up on its longest stage.

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar First Drive Review: This Carrera Craves Dunes

With 573 horsepower and an extra two inches of lift above a stock Carrera 4 GTS, the 911 Dakar is a dune's worst nightmare.

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Al-Attiyah on Brink of Dakar Title; Sprint for Motorbike Win

Al-Attiyah on Brink of Dakar Title; Sprint for Motorbike Win

Nasser Al-Attiyah should complete the cruise to his fifth Dakar Rally title.

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Al-Attiyah: Dakar rival Sainz "complains about a lot of things"

Al-Attiyah: Dakar rival Sainz "complains about a lot of things"

Ahead of the 2023 Dakar Rally, defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah has dismissed Carlos Sainz Sr's claims Audi has been penalised by organisers, saying he 'complains about a lot of things'.

Al-Attiyah: Audi Dakar rival Sainz ‘complains about a lot of things’

Al-Attiyah: Audi Dakar rival Sainz ‘complains about a lot of things’

On the eve of the 2023 Dakar Rally, defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah has dismissed Carlos Sainz Sr's claims that his Audi hybrid has been unfairly penalised by organisers, saying he “always tries to complain about a lot of things”.

Prodrive's Nani Roma to miss Dakar Rally after cancer recovery

Prodrive's Nani Roma to miss Dakar Rally after cancer recovery

Two-time Dakar Rally champion Nani Roma will miss the 2023 edition of the event as he recovers from bladder cancer.

Prodrive ace Nani Roma to miss Dakar 2023 after cancer recovery

Prodrive ace Nani Roma to miss Dakar 2023 after cancer recovery

Two-time Dakar Rally champion Nani Roma will miss the 2023 edition of the marathon as he gets back up to speed after recovering from bladder cancer.

Sanders to make Finke debut

Sanders to make Finke debut

Dakar stage winner Daniel Sanders will make his first appearance in the Finke Desert Race later this year.

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