Dakar 2025, Stage 8: Lategan dominates to extend lead as Al-Attiyah struggles
Henk Lategan extended his lead at the top of the overall Dakar Rally standings with a dominant performance on Stage 8.The factory Toyota driver finished the test in 4h49m54s, though was docked two minutes after finishing for a speed violation, to finish 1m47s ahead of team-mate Guy Botterill and 4m4sContinue Reading
BMW claims Dubai 24 double spoils on debut for GT3 EVO
BMW’s upgraded M4 GT3 EVO took victory on its maiden outing in last weekend’s Dubai 24 Hours, as WRT secured its third win in the last four years at the event.Entered under the Al Manar Racing by WRT banner, the second iteration of the successful BMW that was introduced inContinue Reading
Sweden targeted for Hyundai to debut upgraded WRC car
Thierry Neuville is hopeful Hyundai will debut its revised 2025 World Rally Championship car at Rally Sweden next month.Hyundai spent much of last season developing a significant upgrade to its i20 N Rally1 car, but confirmed late last year that it will begin the new season in Monte Carlo withContinue Reading
“More than just a race” – ACO stages 10-day event that incorporates the Le Mans 24 Hours
Hosting not just the most fabled round of the World Endurance Championship but a landmark race in the annals of motorsport over the course of an entire day takes some doing – but for the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the event is much more than a 24-hour challenge.Le Mans stagedContinue Reading
Piastri “a bit more pushy” at McLaren, but won’t give engineers orders
Oscar Piastri has fine-tuned how he works with the McLaren team and is ‘not afraid to be a bit more pushy’ having completed his second campaign in Formula 1.Piastri played a key role in McLaren’s world constructors’ title in his sophomore season, scoring two grand prix wins and eight podiums, withContinue Reading
Dakar 2025: Stage 7 Highlights by Aramco
Highlights from Stage 7 of the 2025 Dakar Rally presented by Aramco. SourceContinue Reading
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.The five-time event winner was left aggrieved by a 10-minute penalty when finishing fastest on Stage 5, a lost spare wheel taking away his 9m59sContinue Reading
Dakar Classic 2025: Stage 7 Highlights
We take a look at the full day’s highlights of stage 7 of the 2025 Dakar Classic Rally. SourceContinue Reading
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.Several drivers struggled to validate a waypoint a third of the way into Sunday’s 418km test in Al Duwadimi, with many going offContinue Reading
“Impatient” Stroll supportive of Aston Martin amid struggles
Former Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has insisted owner Lawrence Stroll is understanding and supportive of the journey faced to reach the top of F1 despite his “impatience” for success.Canadian businessman Stroll bailed out the floundering Force India team last decade, renaming the team Racing Point before transitioning toContinue Reading