Land Rover, Dakar Rally

Land Rover Defender Octa: the brand’s new off-road vehicle will challenge Dakar and the World Rally Raid Championship in 2026
The Land Rover Defender Octa, equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 biturbo engine and mild hybrid assistance, will be launched to compete in the FIA World Rally Raid Championship, including Dakar, starting in 2026.
Watch out—the Land Rover Defender OCTA is entering the 2026 Dakar Rally
2026 is going to be a busy year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA because the British carmaker has just confirmed its entry into the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), beginning with the Dakar Rally in January. Talk about tough initiations.
Defender Octa-based contender set for 2026 Dakar Rally
JLR is working on a rally raid vehicle based on the Defender Octa, and it's set to enter the 2026 World Rally Raid Championship.
Land Rover’s Defender Octa To Spawn 2026 Dakar And World Rally-Raid Racer
A couple of months after Land Rover confirmed that the Defender would compete in the 2026 Dakar Rally, the automaker has revealed the racing model will be based on the flagship Defender Octa. It will compete in the Dakar’s ‘Stock’ racing category as part of a slew of heavily-revised regulations.
Land Rover Defender OCTA to Enter Dakar Rally!
The Land Rover Defender OCTA is transforming the world of off-road performance, setting a new standard for durability, power, and capability in the most
The Land Rover Defender Octa Is Going Racing
The twin-turbocharged off-roader is headed for Dakar and the FIA World Rally Raid Championship starting in 2026.
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Rare 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar: Rally-Inspired Excellence Hits Bring A Trailer
The 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar is a masterpiece of engineering and design, blending rally heritage with cutting-edge performance.
Dakar Rally 2025: Yazeed Al-Rajhi Wins; Final Results, Social Media Reaction
It was a historic day for Saudi Arabia motor racing. Saudi Arabian racer Yazeed Al-Rajhi won the 2025 Dakar Rally on Friday, ...
Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally at 11th attempt and Sanders sews up motorbike domination
Yazeed Al-Rajhi has become the first Saudi to win the Dakar Rally after completing the race on home sand in Shubaytah.
Brock Heger wins Dakar Rally SSV title in debut to maintain U.S. streak; Yazeed Al-Rajhi takes overall
In his debut, Heger ensures a U.S. category champion for a fourth consecutive year in the prestigious off-road event.
Yazeed Al-Rajhi And Sanders Record Maiden Dakar Rally Triumphs
Yazeed al-Rajhi made history on Friday by becoming the first driver from host nation Saudi Arabia to win the Dakar Rally.
Dakar Rally comes down to a duel in the sand between Lategan and Al-Rajhi
Henk Lategan and Yazeed Al-Rajhi will duel in the Saudi sand for their first Dakar Rally title after swapping the lead for a ...
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A Saudi Arabian Driver Won the Dakar Rally For the First Time on Home Soil
For the first time since 1994, the overall Dakar winner won on home soil as Yazeed Al Rajhi became the first Saudi Arabian to win the desert rally. The only other competitor to win at home was ...
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2025 Dakar Rally Stage 4 - Morning
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