Completed Dakar Rally despite three fractures: The only Japanese rider, Shinya Fujiwara
Shinya Fujiwara, the only Japanese participant in the recent Dakar Rally, completed the race despite suffering three fractures during the challenging event.
B. Vanago's 'Black Hawk' – What is the verdict of the technicians after the Dakar 'flight'?
The main frame of the 'Black Hawk' vehicle has remained completely intact despite its visually damaged appearance after a thorough inspection.
The Dakar ended a month ago, but B. Vanagas' equipment just returned: why?
After the Dakar Rally, Benediktas Vanagas' equipment has finally returned to Lithuania for maintenance and preparation ahead of upcoming races.
2026 edition of Africa Eco Race comes to an end in Dakar
The 2026 Africa Eco Race concluded in Dakar after a scenic final stage that highlighted the cultural and emotional significance of the rally.
Laia Sanz: "The Dakar is different because your life can be in the hands of another participant"
Catalan racer Laia Sanz discusses her experiences after successfully completing the Dakar Rally, highlighting the unique dangers and surprises of each edition.
The Dakar Rally and the Temptation of the Past
The potential departure of the Dakar Rally from Saudi Arabia in 2029 has reignited nostalgia in Argentina for the event, which was hosted there for a decade and remains a significant part of the country's motorsport history.
Tribute to the essence of Dakar: Laia Sanz and several colleagues save Nani Roma's podium in the penultimate stage of the Dakar
In a dramatic turn of events, Laia Sanz and fellow competitors helped Nani Roma secure a podium finish after a near-accident just 500 meters from the finish line on the penultimate stage of the Dakar rally.
Prokop went through purgatory. The stones had no end, he described
Aleš Loprais secured fifth place among trucks in the 12th stage of the Dakar Rally, increasing his deficit to leader Vaidotas Žala to 21 minutes before the final stage.
Stage 12 of the Dakar: Nasser Al-Attiyah and Ricky Brabec steer the race in a big way
Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah and American racer Ricky Brabec clinched the penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally, significantly distancing themselves from their competitors.
Brabec puts the Dakar within reach in motorcycles and Schareina secures the podium
In the penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally 2026, Brabec closes in on the leaders while Schareina guarantees a spot on the podium after a challenging race.
José Luis Criado, the Guardian of the Essences of Rally Dakar with 35 Participations and Countless Anecdotes
José Luis Criado, a 68-year-old Spanish co-driver, has participated in the Dakar Rally 35 times and continues to share his passion and stories from the race.
A year after losing his leg, a Frenchman returns to Dakar. He is racing with a prosthesis
Navigator Mathieu Baumel competes in the toughest rally in the world with a prosthesis, driven by his passion for long-distance competitions after losing his leg in an accident.
Loprais recorded a winning stage hat-trick, again reduced part of the leader's lead
Aleš Loprais won the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally and remains second among trucks while slightly narrowing the gap to the leading Lithuanian Vaidotas Žala.
Schareina clings to third place in the Dakar
Valencian driver Schareina finished the eleventh stage of the Dakar Rally in fifth place but remains in the provisional podium position.
Marathon, the magic of Dakar among dunes, fatigue, and brotherhood
Ricky Brabec, a two-time Rally winner, shares his experiences of camaraderie and resilience among competitors from 47 nations during the Dakar Rally.
How a dune among a million sentenced Carlos Sainz's Dakar Rally
Carlos Sainz's chances of victory at the 2026 Dakar Rally were jeopardized by a controversial waypoint at kilometer 186 of the tenth stage in Saudi Arabia.
A chilling fall leaves Arnau Lledó out of Dakar
Spanish pilot Arnau Lledó sustains a severe ankle injury after a dramatic fall during the Dakar 2026 rally, forcing his evacuation by helicopter.
Dakar 2026: Ejected into the air at the top of a dune, a motorcyclist breaks his ankle upon landing
Spanish motorcyclist Arnau Lledo suffered a serious ankle injury after losing control at the top of a dune during the tenth stage of the Dakar 2026 rally.
Loprais takes the attack on the Dakar triumph seriously. He has won the second stage in a row
Aleš Loprais secured his second consecutive victory in the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally, advancing to second place overall among trucks.
Stage 10 of the Dakar | Nani Roma gives up the lead, and Carlos Sainz and Daniel Sanders lose the race in the dunes
During Stage 10 of the Dakar Rally, Nani Roma lost the lead while Carlos Sainz and Daniel Sanders faced setbacks in the dunes, allowing Nasser Al-Attiyah to rise to the top and Ricky Brabec to take the lead in motorcycles following a crash from the defending champion.
Sainz says goodbye to Dakar and Roma moves away from Al Attiyah, who approaches his sixth crown
Carlos Sainz has nearly eliminated his chances of winning a fifth Dakar Rally after losing 45 minutes in the tenth stage, while Nani Roma has lost the lead to Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah, who is on track for his sixth title.
Loprais won a stage at Dakar, Macík and Prokop experience a black day
Aleš Loprais claimed victory in the 9th stage of the Dakar Rally, moving into third place overall among trucks, while Martin Macík and car driver Prokop faced significant challenges.
Nani Roma strikes big and becomes leader of the Dakar with Carlos Sainz trailing behind
Nani Roma takes the lead in the Dakar Rally after stage 9, following the misfortunes of his main competitors, with fellow Spaniard Carlos Sainz in second place.
Dakar Upset: Nani Roma Takes First and Carlos Sainz Second
In the ninth stage of Dakar 2026, Nani Roma and Carlos Sainz capitalized on Al-Attiyah's mistake to take the lead in the rankings during the marathon segment of the race.
Spanish Ford drivers make their mark in the Dakar: Nani Roma and Carlos Sainz take first and second in the general car standings
The marathon stages of the Dakar 2026 are producing unpredictable driving challenges as the leading drivers navigate without guidance from prior motorbike tracks.
Macík drops to third place at Dakar, lost over 20 minutes in windy stage
After the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally, Martin Macík fell to third place among trucks, while Mitchel van den Brink leads the pack.
Luciano Benavides, the Dakar leader who runs with a destroyed knee
Argentinian Luciano Benavides, despite competing with a severely injured knee, secures his third stage victory and emerges as a frontrunner in the Dakar 2026 rally.
Benavides wins his second consecutive stage to take the lead in motorcycles
Argentine rider Luciano Benavides clinched his second consecutive victory at the Dakar Rally, taking the lead in the motorcycle category with a narrow 10-second advantage over defending champion Daniel Sanders.
Nani Roma resurfaces in the Dakar after life's blows: 'We go crazy over absurd problems'
Two-time Dakar winner Nani Roma is making a comeback in the race after overcoming cancer and coping with his son's life-changing accident.
Macík and Loprais in 7th stage of Dakar Rally close gap on leader. Engel and Prokop also improved their positions
In the 7th stage of the Dakar Rally, Macík and Loprais have narrowed the gap to the leader, while Engel and Prokop have also made progress.
Loprais and Macík Move Closer to the Leader at Dakar. Prokop and Engel Also Improved Their Positions
Aleš Loprais and Martin Macík secured second and third places respectively in the 7th stage of the Dakar Rally, narrowing the gap to the leader in the truck category, while Martin Prokop climbed to 13th despite losing some time to the fastest driver.
The Dakar is still in a handkerchief
The Dakar rally remains extremely competitive as Mattias Ekström and Luciano Benavides secure victories, while the lead margins in both car and motorcycle categories remain precariously close.
Joan Font, a 'backpacker' in the desert: 'I can't afford the 350,000 euros it costs to run the Dakar'
Veteran Catalan pilot Joan Font, participating in his eighth Dakar, assists two Saudi debutants while expressing the challenge of affording the race's high costs.
Carlos Sainz: "With the energy I still have, I must seek new challenges"
At 63, Spanish driver Carlos Sainz is aiming for his fifth title at the Dakar Rally with Ford, the brand where he began his motorsport career.
Dakar Rally: Šebalj and Bućan eighth in the sixth stage
Croatian duo Juraj Šebalj and Dušan Bućan performed well in the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally, finishing in eighth place after a disappointing fifth stage where they ended up in 24th.
Nasser Al Attiyah took the lead in the overall standings
Nasser Al Attiyah won the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally and took the lead in the overall standings among motorists, overtaking South African Henk Lategana.
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Daniel Sanders lead a very open Dakar heading into the last week of competition
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Daniel Sanders are leading a competitive Dakar Rally as they approach the final week, despite a penalty affecting Sanders' position.
Prokop's stage was unsuccessful, dropped out of the top ten
Rally driver Martin Prokop lost 18 minutes to the fastest competitor Násir Attíja in the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally, falling out of the elite top ten standings.
Loprais won the Dakar stage, Macík lost the lead. Prokop was startled by a civilian car
Aleš Loprais secured the fastest time among trucks in the 6th stage of the Dakar Rally, moving to third overall, while Martin Macík lost his lead after a significant time loss, and Martin Prokop fell out of the top ten entirely.
Sanders loses the stage victory due to penalty but retains the lead in the Dakar
Daniel Sanders received a six-minute penalty for speeding, which awarded the stage victory to American rider Brabec, while Sanders remains in the overall lead of the Dakar Rally.
Jesús Calleja, after his accident in the Dakar Rally: 'Going to space was quite a bit smoother than this'
Jesús Calleja and his co-driver Edu Blanco experienced a dramatic rollover during the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally, which ended in Hail, after hitting a jump they couldn't see due to the dust.
The lesson of Schareina and Canet: learning from mistakes to win
Spanish motorcycle competitors Schareina and Canet reflect on costly rookie mistakes during the Rally Dakar that hinder their chances of victory.
Rally Dakar: Šebalj and Bućan drop to 10th place
American Mitch Guthrie won the fifth stage of this year's Rally Dakar, beating his teammate, Spaniard Nani Roma, by just over a minute.
Double victory for Ford in the fifth stage, Šebalj and Bućan fall in the overall standings
American Mitch Guthrie won the fifth stage of this year's Dakar Rally, finishing just ahead of his teammate Nani Roma, while South African Henk Lategan maintained his overall lead despite a slower stage finish.
Macík Strengthens Lead Among Trucks at Dakar, Prokop Finished Third in Stage
Martin Macík dominated the 5th stage of the Dakar Rally, securing his lead in the truck category, while Martin Prokop finished third and moved up in the overall standings.
Watch.. Jesus Calleja survives a horrific accident in the Dakar Rally
Spanish racer and adventurer Jesus Calleja miraculously survived a horrific crash during the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, returning after a four-year absence to achieve his personal goal of completing the challenging race.
Horrifying accident of Jesús Calleja in the marathon stage of the Dakar
Spanish driver Jesús Calleja was involved in a spectacular accident during the Dakar rally while attempting to navigate a rough, poorly visible area.
Macík dominated another stage in Dakar and consolidated his lead. Loprais received a penalty
Macík secured another stage victory in the Dakar Rally, reinforcing his overall lead, while Loprais faced a penalty.
Prokop Shone in the Second Half of the Marathon Stage, Returned to the Top 10 at Dakar
Rally driver Martin Prokop finished third in the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally, moving up to tenth place in the overall standings after a challenging previous stage.
Sainz narrowly saves the marathon stage of the Dakar, and Canet loses the general standings train
Carlos Sainz barely managed to complete the marathon stage of the Dakar, while Aron Canet fell out of contention in the overall standings, with Nani Roma losing a stage victory due to a penalty.