Saudi rally champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi is set to conclude his 2025 season with his participation in the Rallye du Maroc, the fifth and final round of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).The event runs from October 10 to 17, featuring some of the world’s top drivers and manufacturers in a challenging desert showdown. As one…
FIA President Ben Sulayem highlights technological milestones being reached, new talent emerging on global stage The Middle East’s prominence on the global motorsport stage has been underlined for another year with confirmation of the FIA’s major world championship calendars for 2026. The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place on Jeddah’s street…
Overdrive Racing’s Yacopini, Garces, Miura and Krotov reach finish Toyota Gazoo Racing’s (TGR) Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings made up for their Dakar Rally disappointment by narrowly beating rivals Sebastien Loeb and Fabian Lurquin to victory in the South African Safari Rally. The battle for victory in the first ever round of the FIA World…
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…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – the second round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) – has concluded in thrilling fashion. Organised by the Emirates Motorsports Organisation (EMSO) in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports…
Overdrive Racing and Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) cars filled three of the top four places in the final classification after a dramatic final day of the 34th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, round two of the 2025 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The fifth stage between the remote desert camp in Mzeer’ah and the finish on…
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…
