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From the dusty trails of South Africa to the global spotlight of Dakar, Matt Smith’s journey is a story of persistence, preparation, and passion. Recognised as the voice of South African Rally Raid for years, Smith’s career took an extraordinary turn in January 2026 when he joined the broadcast team for the Dakar Rally, the […]

Hino has once again proven its mettle in one of the most punishing motorsport arenas on the planet, marking an extraordinary 34 consecutive finishes at the Dakar Rally. The 2026 edition of the rally-raid concluded on 17 January in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, with Hino standing as the sole Asian truck in a field otherwise dominated […]

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa’s return to OR Tambo International Airport on the morning of 20 January 2026 marked more than the end of another Dakar Rally. It marked the conclusion of a campaign defined by endurance, discipline and an unshakeable belief in process over short-term reward. After more than 7,000 kilometres across the punishing […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 19 January 2026: Defender Rally has made a stunning entrance on the world stage, claiming first and second place in the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally – the ultimate test of endurance, skill, and vehicle capability. Drivers Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal powered their Defender Dakar D7X-R to victory […]

From the first light over the bivouac to the final sprint across the timing beam, Dakar has a way of stripping motorsport down to its rawest elements. It is not just a race against the clock, but a sustained negotiation with heat, fatigue, navigation errors and terrain that seems actively opposed to human ambition. In […]

Stage 11 of the 2026 Dakar Rally arrived like a long, fast exhale after the brutality of the marathon stages. It was a day that demanded restraint as much as courage, a test of discipline in a rally that punishes impatience. For TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, it proved to be another measured step forward […]

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa emerged from the second Marathon Stage of the Dakar Rally 2026 with resilience intact and momentum building, as Stage 10 brought two demanding days without full service to a close in Bisha. Across dunes, fast sandy tracks and the accumulating fatigue that defines this phase of the rally, TGRSA crews […]

Stage 8 of the 2026 Dakar Rally unfolded like a trial by sand and stone. A long, fast loop around Wadi Ad Dawasir served up towering dunes, jagged canyons and winding riverbeds, demanding stamina, precision and no small amount of nerve. For TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, it was a day that rewarded persistence, anchored […]

As the dust settles over the Saudi desert on the Dakar Rally Rest Day, The Dacia Sandriders have sent a clear message to the competition: they are in command. In a masterclass of resilience, strategy, and precision driving, the team has taken the lead in the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship. […]

The Dacia Sandriders are preparing to take on motorsport’s most punishing challenge once again, as the team lines up for its second assault on the Dakar Rally from 3 to 17 January 2026. Buoyed by a highly successful debut season and strengthened by an expanded four-car line-up, Dacia heads back to Saudi Arabia with one […]