How Saudi Racer Dania Akeel Gained Her First Dakar Rally Experience – as a Spectator

How Saudi Racer Dania Akeel Gained Her First Dakar Rally Experience – as a Spectator

Saudi Arabian rally driver Dania Akeel, a rising star in the motorsport world, has shared how her first exposure to the Dakar Rally as a spectator helped shape her journey to becoming a top-10 finisher in one of the most grueling events in motorsport. Now preparing for her fourth professional Dakar Rally in 2025, Akeel reflects on the insights she gained from her initial role at the Dakar, offering valuable lessons for both aspiring competitors and fans alike. (more…)

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Dakar 2025 : An Adventure For Every Taste

Dakar 2025 : An Adventure For Every Taste

Rally director David Castera revealed the specifics of the 47th edition of the Dakar, which will take the amateurs and champions of planet rally raid to Saudi Arabia for the sixth time in a row. A prologue and 12 stages will be held between 3 and 17 January, including the 48 h chrono stage, a marathon stage and the climactic challenge in the Empty Quarter before the race draws to a close in Shubaytah. (more…)

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Mitas Exclusive Tire Partner for 2024 Roof of Africa Hard Enduro Race

Mitas Exclusive Tire Partner for 2024 Roof of Africa Hard Enduro Race
  • Mitas will be sole provider for tire sales and services throughout enduro competition
  • The Roof of Africa race runs from November 28-30, 2024, in Lesotho

Mitas announces its newest partnership, joining up with the oldest Hard Enduro race – The Roof of Africa 2024 competition in Lesotho. From November 28-30, Mitas will be on hand to provide exclusive tire sales and service at the race site where 500+ competitors and 100 adventure riders will take on the Lesotho mountain range. (more…)

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TSplus Celebrates an Inspiring Journey at the Trophée Roses des Sables Rally

TSplus Celebrates an Inspiring Journey at the Trophée Roses des Sables Rally

MARRAKESH, Morocco, Nov. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2024 Trophée Roses des Sables rally concluded on October 26 in Marrakesh with a grand awards ceremony and gala. This year’s rally gathered 125 teams who, despite grueling challenges and countless obstacles, were unified by a shared mission of community, solidarity, and philanthropy. TSplus was there to support its team, Crew 21, aka “Colibris des Sables” association. (more…)

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Trophée Roses des Sables 2024 – Official Rally Kickoff, TSplus Cheering for Crew 21

Trophée Roses des Sables 2024 – Official Rally Kickoff, TSplus Cheering for Crew 21

Alexandra and Pauline, Crew 21, Ready to Race for the Trophée Roses Des Sables!

PAU, France, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TSplus is excited to announce that the adventure has officially begun! Teams participating in the Trophée Roses des Sables 2024 have gathered in Pau, France on October 15 and 16 for their final technical and administrative checks at the “Village Départ.” This final stage allows participants to meet, complete verifications, and make last-minute preparations before heading south on their incredible journey through the Moroccan desert. (more…)

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Alpine Endurance Team Announces Its Line-Up For The 8 Hours Of Bahrain And Victor Martins To The Rookie Test

Alpine Endurance Team Announces Its Line-Up For The 8 Hours Of Bahrain And Victor Martins To The Rookie Test
  • Recently appointed Alpine Endurance Team Sporting Director, Nicolas Lapierre will begin to familiarise himself with his new role at the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship season finale, the 8 Hours of Bahrain (2 November).
  • As a result, reserve driver Jules Gounon joins Paul-Loup Chatin and Ferdinand Habsburg in the #35 Alpine A424.
  • Charles Milesi completes the trio in the #36 Alpine A424, alongside Matthieu Vaxiviere and Mick Schumacher.
  • This adaptation is linked to practical criteria to balance the crews regarding driver size.
  • Alpine Endurance Team also announces Formula 2 and Alpine Academy driver Victor Martins for the Rookie Test session on 3 November.
  • As a member of the Alpine family, Victor will get behind the wheel of the A424 and provide the team with a fresh perspective for its maiden Hypercar run.

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MAVTV Announces Launch to DIRECTV Streaming Customers, Expanding Access Beyond Satellite Homes

MAVTV Announces Launch to DIRECTV Streaming Customers, Expanding Access Beyond Satellite Homes

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 17, 2024) – MAVTV – the world’s premier media platform for passion-fueled motorsports, powersports and automotive programming – today announced its official launch to all customers that stream DIRECTV satellite-free. MAVTV also remains available to DIRECTV satellite homes (Ch. 214), where it has enjoyed a successful run since originally joining the DIRECTV lineup more than a decade ago in 2013.

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