Ha’il Rest Day – January 10, 2025 The 2025 Dakar Rally has already delivered an unforgettable first week, marked by a grueling 48-hour Chrono Stage and an unassisted two-day Marathon Stage. Competitors still in the race now take a much-needed pause during the Ha’il Rest Day. Here’s a look at the standout moments, stats, and
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. What is a Torque Meter and how does it work? The Torque Meter is a sensor
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. Two of the most high-profile drivers in this year’s Ultimate field were thrown out following separate rollovers in the opening three stages of the event. Although
The 2025 Dakar Rally continues to deliver high drama and fierce competition as the convoy reaches the halfway point. Stage 5, a grueling 428 km special from AlUla to Ha’il, pushed competitors to their limits, with standout performances across categories. Ultimate Class American Seth Quintero etched his name in Dakar history, securing his second stage
Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has lost his victory in Stage 5 of Dakar Rally due to a time penalty, with Toyota rival Seth Quintero promoted to top spot. Five-time Dakar winner Al-Attiyah had dominated the fifth test between Al’Ula and Ha’il on Thursday to win by 9m59s, but a 10-minute time drop for losing a
Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has lost his victory in Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally due to a time penalty, with Toyota rival Seth Quintero promoted to the top spot. Five-time Dakar winner Al-Attiyah had dominated the fifth test between Al’Ula and Ha’il on Thursday to win by 9m59s, but a 10-minute time drop for
Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah bounced back from mechanical issues to win the fifth stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally on Thursday and climb up to fourth in the overall standings. Having lost half an hour with a puncture and a broken rear suspension on Wednesday, the Qatari driver dominated the 428km test between Al-Ula and
Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah bounced back from mechanical issues to win the fifth stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally on Thursday and climb up to fourth in the overall standings. Having lost half an hour with a puncture and a broken rear suspension on Wednesday, the Qatari driver dominated the 428km test between Al-Ula and
Navigating the Volcanic TerrainStage 4 of the Dakar Rally 2025 brought a grueling 415-kilometer special route through volcanic rock gardens, pushing competitors to their limits. Riders and drivers alike faced challenges that tested both skill and endurance, as the stage marked the first half of the Marathon Stage, leaving competitors with limited resources for repairs.
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. Cornejo was one of a number of riders to lose time because of roadbook issues in the early part of 2025 Dakar in Saudi
Dacia has given up hope on nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb returning to the Dakar Rally following his forced exit from the event. The FIA had not authorised Loeb to start the fourth test of 2025 on Wednesday after the roll cage of his Dacia Sandrider was found to have been damaged in a barrel
Yazeed Al-Rajhi claimed an emphatic victory in Stage 4 of Dakar Rally to move to second in the overall standings behind Henk Lategan, as Nasser Al-Attiyah hit trouble. Having lost a heap of time in the third test of the rally on Tuesday, the local Saudi Al-Rajhi hit back in the 415km test between Al
