Dakar

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Inside Dakar in Saudi Arabia: Sara Price: Chasing Dakar lands on discovery and discovery+ in MENA June 12

News Desk 11/06/2026

The Dakar Rally takes centre stage in Saudi Arabia in Sara Price: Chasing Dakar, a new three-part docuseries launching across MENA on discovery and discovery+ via OSN+ and stc tv from 12 June 2026. Set against the vast deserts of the Kingdom, the series goes inside the 2026 Dakar Rally, where

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DEFENDER OCTA TO PROVIDE FOUNDATIONS FOR DAKAR AND FIA WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY

PR News Desk 20/01/2025

Defender OCTA –the performance hero of the unstoppable Defender family – will form the basis of Defender’s Dakar and FIA World Rally Raid Championship competition challenger from 2026, showcasing its extreme performance credentials in the world’s toughest off-road events. Unstoppable all-terrain capability and strength are at the core of every Defender and these attributes

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EPIC ADVENTURES: DEFENDER CONFIRMS THREE-YEAR DAKAR AND FIA WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP WORKS PROGRAMME

PR News Desk 03/01/2025

Defender will compete with a works team in Dakar – the world’s most demanding off-road motorsport competition – as part of a full FIA World RallyRaid Championship (W2RC) entry. Starting in 2026, the three-year Defender works programme will consist of a two-car entry across the full five-rounds of the W2RC, with a third car participating […]

Automotive Sport

Ford Performance Reveals 2025 Dakar Rally Team

Arnold Pinto 15/05/2024

With Off-Road Legends Sainz Sr. And Roma To conquer one of the most gruelling off-road challenges in the world, Ford Performance has revealed its driver lineup for the 2025 Dakar Rally, featuring off-road icons Carlos Sainz Sr. and Nani Roma. The announcement, made in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marks a significant step in Ford’s foray […]

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Loeb wins final stage to secure Dakar podium for BRX

PR News Desk 19/01/2024

Sébastien Loeb rounded off the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia with another impressive stage victory for Bahrain Raid Xtreme today to secure third place in the event, as Carlos Sainz confirmed his fourth outright win. Loeb and Fabian Lurquin in the BRX Prodrive Hunter recorded their fifth stage success of the rally on the final […]

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Loeb closes gap again as Dakar heads for big climax

PR News Desk 17/01/2024

The stage is set for a fascinating last two days in the Dakar Rally after Sebastien Loeb again boosted the victory hopes of Bahrain Raid Xtreme on another dramatic episode in Saudi Arabia. By the end of a treacherously rocky 371km Stage 10 run in a loop around AlUla, Loeb and Fabian Lurquin in the […]

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Loeb grabs another stage win to keep BRX in Dakar hunt

PR News Desk 16/01/2024

Sebastien Loeb recorded another impressive stage victory in the Dakar Rally today to keep Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the hunt with three days remaining. Loeb and Fabian Lurquin in the BRX Prodrive Hunter won the 417km Stage 9 from H’ail to AlUla to strengthen their hold on second place, and cut 4 mins 14 secs […]

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Loeb denied Dakar hat-trick but BRX will fight back  

PR News Desk 15/01/2024

The Dakar Rally took another twist today as a navigational mishap denied Sebastien Loeb a hat-trick of successive stage victories for Bahrain Raid Xtreme as he tried to pile more pressure on Carlos Sainz. Partnered by Fabian Lurquin in the BRX Prodrive Hunter, Loeb blasted through the first three quarters of the 483km Stage 8 […]

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Loeb closes the gap with superb Dakar stage win

PR News Desk 15/01/2024

The Dakar Rally looks to be on course for an intriguing fight to the finish after Sebastien Loeb began the second week of the event today by securing another superb stage victory for Bahrain Raid Xtreme. With a dominant drive on the 483km stage from Riyadh to Al Duwadimi, Loeb and Fabian Lurquin in the […]

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Loeb enjoys Dakar rest day with Sainz in his sights

PR News Desk 13/01/2024

Sebastien Loeb was able to enjoy the rest day in the Dakar Rally today after serving a clear reminder that Bahrain Raid Xtreme are still firmly in the hunt for victory. As the BRX technicians refreshed Loeb’s Prodrive Hunter with planned parts changes in Riyadh, the nine-time World Rally Champion needed no reminding that he […]

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Loeb ready for big new test after tough Dakar day

PR News Desk 11/01/2024

After a punishing day in the Dakar Rally, Sebastien Loeb must again look to make up for lost time with Bahrain Raid Xtreme as the event prepares to go offline in Saudi Arabia. Opening the road on today’s 118km Stage 5 between Al-Hofuf and Shubaytah was always going to be tricky for Loeb and Fabian […]

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Loeb fights back with superb Dakar stage win for BRX

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

Sebastien Loeb recorded a brilliant stage victory in the Dakar Rally today to revive the fortunes of Bahrain Raid Xtreme on another dramatic day in Saudi Arabia. Partnered by Fabian Lurquin in the BRX Prodrive Hunter, Loeb won the 299km Stage 4 from Al Salamiya to Al-Hofuf following a breathtaking battle with Saud Arabia’s outright […]

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TIME ON LOEB’S SIDE AFTER TOUGH DAKAR DAY FOR BRX

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

After another demanding day in the Dakar Rally which again tested driving skills, navigation and mechanical endurance to the limit, Sebastien Loeb remains focused on the big picture with Bahrain Raid Xtreme. With Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al Rajhi installed as the new rally leader and Loeb now placed ninth in a line-up of top challengers […]

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Loeb ready for big fightback after tough Dakar day for BRX

PR News Desk 07/01/2024

Sebastien Loeb will summon his vast experience and legendary fighting spirit to overcome a difficult day for Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally as his biggest rival also suffered in Saudi Arabia. Loeb and Fabian Lurquin in the BRX Prodrive Hunter were looking to build on their third place finish on the Prologue, but […]

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Loeb gives BRX steady start on Dakar victory trail

PR News Desk 05/01/2024

Sebastien Loeb gave Bahrain Raid Xtreme a solid start to the Dakar Rally today as the opening round of this year’s World Rally-Raid Championship got underway in Saudi Arabia with a 27km Prologue stage. Partnered by Fabian Lurquin in his BRX Prodrive Hunter, Loeb recorded the third fastest time on the day as Sweden’s Mattias […]