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X-Raid Mini confirms Sainz, Peterhansel, Despres for Dakar 2019
X-raid Mini has announced the signing of ex-Peugeot trio Stephane Peterhansel, Carlos Sainz Sr and Cyril Despres for its Dakar Rally programme.
Peugeot refugee Sainz joins X-raid Mini for 2019 Dakar Rally
Carlos Sainz Sr will enter the 2019 Dakar Rally to defend his title after signing with the X-raid Mini squad alongside Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres, Motorsport.com has learned.
Dakar Rally confirms Peru route despite recent doubts
The 2019 Dakar Rally will take place entirely in Peru, its government has confirmed, after declaring it an “event of national interest” on Thursday.
Peru uncertainty leaves Dakar 2019 in the balance
The fate of the 2019 edition of the Dakar Rally appears to be hanging in the balance, with sole host country Peru reportedly threatening to pull out over financial concerns.
Sainz in talks with Toyota, X-raid for Dakar 2019
Carlos Sainz Sr is in talks with both the Toyota and X-raid Mini teams about a return to the Dakar in 2019 following Peugeot's withdrawal from cross-country rallying.
Dakar opens talks with African countries for 2020
Dakar Rally director Etienne Lavigne has revealed his team has started exploring the possibility of moving the legendary rally raid back to the African continent for 2020.
Dakar 2019 to take place solely in Peru
The Dakar Rally will take place in only one country for the first time in its history next season, with Peru confirmed as the sole host nation for the 2019 edition.
Surprise Chile withdrawal forces Dakar 2019 rethink
The presentation of the route of the 2019 Dakar Rally scheduled for last Monday was postponed by organiser ASO after the last-minute withdrawal of Chile from the event.
Coma steps down from Dakar Rally role
Dakar Rally sporting director Marc Coma has decided to step down from his role following the 2018 edition of the historic event.
Video: Sainz reflects on Dakar 2018 triumph
Carlos Sainz reflects on scoring his second Dakar Rally win in 2018, as he touches upon his incident with quad rider Kees Koolen and the role played by his son, Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Top 10 Dakar Rally competitors of 2018
Looking back at a particularly gruelling 2018 edition of the Dakar Rally, we narrow down our list of standout competitors across the marathon's various classes to a top 10.
Peugeot stint would've left "bad taste" without Dakar win - Sainz
Carlos Sainz admits his cross-country rally stint with Peugeot would've left a “bad taste” if he failed to score a Dakar win for himself.
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Walkner: "Luck was on my side" in Dakar triumph
Newly-crowned Dakar bikes champion Matthias Walkner says he owes his victory in the 2018 event largely to having luck on his side.
Sainz says son got "revenge" after 2018 Dakar victory
Dakar winner Carlos Sainz believes his son Carlos Jr took “revenge” on him this month for all the advice he has given him during his single-seater career.
Dakar 2018: Back-to-back truck wins for Kamaz's Nikolaev
Kamaz driver Eduard Nikolaev has wrapped up back-to-back Dakar Rally victories in the truck category.
Dakar 2018: Sainz clinches Peugeot's farewell victory
Rally legend Carlos Sainz has scored his second Dakar victory in the 2018 edition of the marathon.
Dakar 2018: Walkner scores KTM's 17th straight win
KTM rider Matthias Walkner has secured victory in the bike category of the 2018 Dakar Rally.
Dakar 2018: Casale seals dominant quad class win
Chilean rider Ignacio Casale has wrapped up a dominant second Dakar Rally victory in the quads category of the marathon's 2018 edition.
Dakar 2018, Stage 13: Sainz on verge of win, Peterhansel crashes
Carlos Sainz edged closer to his second Dakar Rally victory on the penultimate stage, but his Peugeot team is set to miss out on a one-two finish following a crash for Stephane Peterhansel.
Dakar 2018, Stage 13: Price sets pace, Walkner nears victory
Toby Price took his second consecutive win in the penultimate stage of the 2018 Dakar Rally's bike class, as his KTM teammate Matthias Walkner edged closer to the crown.
Sainz had to complete Dakar stage stuck in third gear
Dakar leader Carlos Sainz had to complete Thursday's stage stuck in third gear, after a gearbox problem threatened to derail his march towards victory.
Dakar 2018, Stage 12: Al-Attiyah quickest, Sainz closing on win
Toyota's Nasser Al-Attiyah beat Peugeot rival Stephane Peterhansel to top the longest timed special of the 2018 Dakar Rally, as Carlos Sainz edged closer to overall victory.
Peterhansel concedes Dakar victory hopes to Sainz
Stephane Peterhansel has given up on winning a 14th Dakar title, conceding that Peugeot teammate Carlos Sainz can't be caught over the final three stages.
Dakar cancels Stage 12 for bikes, quads
Dakar Rally organisers have cancelled Thursday’s 12th stage for both bikes and quads categories due to weather concerns.
