Dakar News

Ahead of his penultimate MotoGP race, Danilo Petrucci squeezes in some Dakar practice in the Dubai sand dunes.

Having lost his Tech3 MotoGP seat, Danilo Petrucci confirms he is seriously considering KTM's offer of an entry in the Dakar Rally.

Audi returns to sportscar racing and the Dakar Rally but it comes at the cost of its Formula E programme

Edwin Straver has died as a result of his injuries sustained in a crash at the Dakar Rally.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he will “probably” return to the Dakar Rally in the future after finishing 13th at his first attempt of the legendary rally raid race.

Carlos Sainz clinched his third overall victory in the Dakar Rally on Friday after retaining his lead through the final stage in Saudi Arabia, as Fernando Alonso ended his debut event in 13th place.

Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso suffered a big crash on the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally as he rolled his Toyota twice.

Fernando Alonso says his “dream” debut in the Dakar Rally “keeps getting better and better” after finishing second on the latest stage in Saudi Arabia.

Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of Paulo Goncalves at the Dakar Rally, with Honda Racing Corporation President Yoshishige Nomura describing him as “a driving force for the team” with “tremendous achievements and immeasurable contribution as a Honda rider”.

Fernando Alonso recorded his best stage finish so far in the Dakar Rally on Monday with second place, four minutes off day victor Mathieu Serradori.

Paulo Goncalves has passed away while competing at the Dakar Rally. The 40-year-old, competing for Hero MotoSports Team Rally in the motorcycle class, suffered a fall during Stage 7 heading from Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir and went into cardiac arrest.

Marc Marquez has played down any prospects of him taking on the Dakar Rally after he’s finished racing in MotoGP despite being a huge fan of the iconic endurance event.

Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has hit trouble early on during his Dakar Rally debut after picking up damage to his car.

Fernando Alonso has downplayed his chances of winning the Dakar Rally at the first attempt, saying he is treating it as an “enriching experience”.

Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he does not feel ready to win the Dakar Rally at the first attempt.

Fernando Alonso scored his maiden rally raid podium in Saudi Arabia on Sunday as he continued his preparations for January’s Dakar Rally.

Fernando Alonso will continue his preparations for his debut in the Dakar Rally next January by entering a local rally in Saudi Arabia this week.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has confirmed his long-mooted debut at the Dakar Rally in 2020 with Toyota, taking place next January in Saudi Arabia.

Toyota Gazoo Racing has confirmed the signing of five-time Dakar Rally winner Marc Coma as Fernando Alonso's co-driver ahead of the Spaniard's possible entry to the event in 2020.

Fernando Alonso has completed a two-day training programme with Toyota Gazoo Racing in Poland ahead of his entry in the Lichtenburg 400 in South Africa as he continues to step up his preparations for an expected entry into the Dakar Rally.

Toyota Gazoo Racing has revealed details of the preparation programme it has put in place for Fernando Alonso ahead of a possible debut at the Dakar Rally in 2020.

Fernando Alonso is doubtful that he can immediately be competitive in the Dakar Rally, but says entering the event remains “very appealing” as he begins to plot out his future racing plans.

Fernando Alonso's post-Formula 1 ventures took a new turn on Wednesday as he embarked on his maiden test in a Dakar Rally-spec car with Toyota in South Africa.

Nasser Al-Attiyah has capped a dominant 2019 Dakar Rally by securing his third career victory at the gruelling event winning by over 46 minutes from Nani Roma.