2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge engagement reaches new heights with distribution in 190 territories Increased reach boosted by first ever live stream of World Rally Raid Championship event 165 competitors take part in 34th edition of legendary rally raid forming second round of FIA and FIM World Rally Raid Championship 60% new route provides tough…
Epic battles, record-breaking performances, and high-speed action mark the unforgettable conclusion of the 34th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Nasser Al-Attiyah powers to victory in Abu Dhabi Sports Council Stage 5, securing his fifth Desert Challenge win and seizing the W2RC championship lead Daniel Sanders makes it two-for-two in 2025, claiming his first Desert Challenge title…
Al-Futtaim Toyota Stage 4 provides intense challenge on some the biggest dunes in the world before reaching finish line at iconic Al Dhafra Fort Daniel Sanders win Bikes stage to take commanding overall lead ahead of final stage Nasser Al-Attiyah takes retains narrow overall cars lead to set up prospect of first Desert Challenge win…
Competitors face the toughest test of the rally so far as fierce winds force Race Control to call time on FIA runners still battling the dunes Tosha Schareina battles back to reclaim the overall bike lead with a dominant stage win Nasser Al-Attiyah edges out Seth Quintero to top the overall car class standings Remote…
Competitors experience delight and disappointment on unpredictable Stage 2: ADNOC Distribution Dacia Sandriders’ Sebastien Loeb and Monster Energy Honda HCR’s Daniel Sanders take stage wins to move to top of overall standings Defending World Rally Raid Bikes Champion Ross Branch exits Desert Challenge with clutch issues ADNOC Distribution fuels competitors for maximum performance throughout After…
Long first stage takes competitors on 400km charge through sand and dunes to Mezaira’a and the edge of the Empty Quarter Brazil’s Lucas Moraes takes first Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge stage win in the car category Spain’s Tosha Schairena tops the bikes standings ahead of Honda team-mate Ricky Brabec Return to Al Dhafra region celebrated…
Guest of honour FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem attends official press conference to kick off 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Over 150 competitors set to line up for Qualifying Stage in historic starting city of Al Ain Desert Challenge marked as a highlight of Al Ain’s year as Gulf Tourism Capital Competitors highlight demanding nature…
A UNESCO World Heritage Site meets one of the toughest motorsport events on the planet UAE’s capital of tourism welcomes Desert Challenge for the first time Bivouac at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium connects rally-raid to other key sporting events in the region Special spectator zone gives fans up-close access to the Qualifying Stage at Jebel…
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC) is preparing for its 34th and most demanding edition, expanding into new, even more remote areas enabled by the world-class superior connectivity experience delivered by the official technology partner e& in UAE.Established in 1991, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is one of the world’s most prestigious cross-country rally events…
World’s top cross-country competitors confirmed for second round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) alongside strong regional line-up ready to take on revised route Championship leader Yazeed Al Rahji seeks to extend title lead in Round 2 as rivals Dacia Sandriders and Ford M-Sport target Toyota Dakar bikes winner Daniel Sanders returns to the Empty…
