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Who is Dakar winner and Saudi billionaire Yazeed Al-Rajhi?

The Dakar Rally has been held in several countries since its inaugural edition in 1979, but no driver had managed to lift the Touareg trophy on home soil until Yazeed Al-Rajhi this year.

Autosport · Jan 17, 2025

Al-Attiyah sends letter to FIA president over Dakar frustrations

Dacia Sandriders driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has revealed he has sent a letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over his grievances from this year's Dakar Rally.

Autosport · Jan 12, 2025

Dakar director flew into stage to help drivers after roadbook error

The director of the Dakar Rally personally made sure competitors were able to find the correct route on Stage 7 after a mistake was found in the roadbook.

Motorsport · Jan 12, 2025

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FIA’s Torque Meter for Dakar: What is it and how does it work?

In order to create a more balanced field in the Dakar Rally, the FIA has introduced a Torque Meter this year. Motorsport.com caught up with the governing body's cross-country director Jerome Roussel to find all the secrets behind it.

Motorsport · Jan 10, 2025

FIA defends Sainz Dakar withdrawal decision

The FIA has defended its decision to prevent Carlos Sainz Sr and Sebastien Loeb from completing the 2025 Dakar Rally after both sustained roll cage damage to their cars.

Autosport · Jan 10, 2025

Cornejo blasts Dakar: "Do you have to come from a first-world country to be heard?"

Hero rider Jose Ignacio Cornejo has hit out at Dakar Rally organisers over certain errors in the new digital roadbook introduced in the bikes category for the first time this year.

Motorsport · Jan 8, 2025

The Ford Raptor T1+ is the U.S. brand's brawny contender for the 2025 Dakar Rally

Here's how the Ford Raptor T1+, designed for the Dakar Rally with the help of M-Sport, was tuned up for long days of desert running.

Motorsport · Jan 1, 2025

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Ford Raptor - the American manufacturer’s new contender for 2025 Dakar Rally

Ford, together with its long-time World Rally Championship partner M-Sport, has designed the new Raptor T1+ to take on the Dakar Rally.

Autosport · Jan 1, 2025

The leading contenders for victory at the 2025 Dakar Rally

The 2025 Dakar Rally promises to be one of the most exciting in recent history, with several manufacturers and drivers capable of winning the famous Touareg trophy.

Autosport · Dec 30, 2024

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